Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown, Sally O’Byrne
Observers: Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Martin Karel, Steve Minner
Visitors: 12
Weather: Some clouds at the start with skies clearing then a thin cirrus layer moving in throughout the afternoon. Light to moderate northwest winds. Temps reaching the low 50s but it felt chilly.
Raptor Observations: Slow in the morning when the spotting was difficult because of the blue skies, then a moderate afternoon flight. Turkey Vultures were most numerous with 37. Red-shoulders had a decent flight with 33. Eleven red-tails and 10 Bald Eagles. Small numbers of Accips and harriers.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Cloudy with rain developing later. High near 55F. Winds S at 5-10mph. Expect light migration. Count may be shortened.
Wednesday: Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 64F. Winds SW at 10-15mph. Expect minimal migration.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 44F. Winds W at 10-20mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
