Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Visitors: Jun Mao and Eduardo Sastre were both interested in hearing more about hawks and hawk migration
Weather: Moderate (2) NW winds with a maximum gust of 16 km/hr. Temperature -- It was cold; went from 0-3°C; Cloud cover -- Day started with about 8% on the SE horizon; Gradually clouds moved in from the west. Although in the north they still seemed to be together, as they moved toward the Rock, they broke up into wispy strands; eventually toward the end of the watch the sky was 95% cloud covered with all being very high and wispy cirrus clouds.
Raptor Observations: Only one migrating raptor -- an adult RT Hawk One non-migrating RT Hawk
Non-raptor Observations: Other than the feeder birds and a Blue Jay, the only other birds seen were a flock of about 100 Canada Geese that passed the Rock at 2:30 PM.
Predictions: After tonight's rain, the weather is expected to clear and winds will shift to the west becoming strongest (20 mph) around noon and diminishing slightly. These strong west winds will continue into Monday and possibly into Tuesday as well, before diminishing significantly on Wednesday. While west winds are not the most favorable for hawk migration, they may bring some late migrants. This will probably be the last week I will be on the Rock, although I may extend the watch into next weekend. Also, at this point I know I will not be there on Friday (rain is predicted) and either Tuesday or Wednesday (probably Wednesday). If you do decide to come any day next week, dress warmly in layers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Jackson (<crleja1949...>)
