Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Frank Rohrbacher, Joe Francis, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Martin Karel
Visitors: 6
Weather: Overcast with reduced visibility, especially in the morning. Light WSW winds.
Raptor Observations: Raptors took until late morning to become active. Turkey vultures were most numerous with 71. Small numbers of other expected migrants including 4 harriers, 5 red-tails, and 2 red-shoulders. One non-migrating Merlin.
Non-raptor Observations: 25 Canada Geese, 2 Common Ravens, Hermit Thrush, 500+ American Robins, 10 Purple Finches, 20,000 Common Grackles. https://ebird.org/checklist/S285483295
Predictions: Tomorrow: Overnight rain. Rain showers early with some sunshine later. High 53F. Winds N at 5-10mph. Good wind direction, though fairly light. Could be some migration once it starts to clear up. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Mix of sun and clouds. High 57F. Winds W at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration.
Monday: Generally sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 56F. Winds WNW at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
