Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Joe Swertinski, Sally O’Byrne
Observers: David Brown, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Steve Minner, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 6
Weather: Mostly cloudy. Strong WNW winds, with occasional very strong gusts.
Raptor Observations: A steady flight for most of the day. Most migrants were low to medium altitude and the clouds helped with spotting. A moderate vulture flight with 7 Black vultures and 41 Turkey Vultures. A decent amount of Bald Eagle activity with some close looks and 9 counted as migrating. Small numbers of harriers and Accips. Moderate numbers of Buteos. The highlight came at the very end of the count when a subadult GOLDEN EAGLE was spotted to the north. It soared high across in front and eventually glided past to our right. It wasn't the closest, but it was the longest view of the season and was a decent look through the scope.
Predictions: Tomorrow: A mix of sun and clouds then cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 47F. Winds WNW at 10-15mph. Expect moderate migration.
Wednesday: Morning showers then cloudy. High 47F. Winds NNE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Thursday: Cloudy. High 49F. Winds light and variable. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
