Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks, Steve Tysz
Weather: Cloud-cover slowly increased: 5% > 10% > 40% > 70%; sprinkles of rain began shortly after the watch ended. Wind NW, veering to W late in the last hour, 5-10 mph. Temperature 38-41 F.
Raptor Observations: Steve saw an adult Golden Eagle about 20 minutes before I arrived. Sigh. Red-tails led the way. Eight species of migrants were tallied, a good result this late in the season. One lone Turkey Vulture was a surprise. Not counted as migrants: 3 Black Vultures, 3 Bald Eagles, several hunting Red-tailed Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations: BIRD(S) OF THE DAY: A flock of 12 noisy Evening Grosbeaks that whooshed through headed SW. Canada Geese (ca. 60 total, in three skeins), Blue Jays (2), American Crows (2), Common Ravens (2), Black-capped Chickadees (2), Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebirds (2), American Robins (15), Red-winged Blackbirds (flock of ca. 30).
Predictions: Possibly a continuation of today's flight, until the wind shifts to W early in the afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
