Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Jim Lewis, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Martin Karel, Samir Saadeh
Visitors: 25, mostly brief visits from families out for a Thanksgiving hike.
Weather: Mostly sunny becoming mostly cloudy then overcast. Light westerly winds becoming moderate with occasional gusts. Chilly with temps in the low 40s.
Raptor Observations: A decent amount of raptor activity though mostly non-migrants. Turkey Vultures were most numerous with 18. A Sharp-shinned Hawk brought us to 1,000 for the season for that species. Ten red-shoulders and five red-tails. No falcons.
Non-raptor Observations: 150 Canada Geese, 2 American Black Ducks, 4 American Herring Gulls, 1,000+ crows, Horned Lark, 5 Purple Finches. https://ebird.org/checklist/S286382104
Predictions: Friday: Sunny. High 41F. Winds W at 15-25mph. Higher gusts possible. Expect light to moderate migration.
Saturday: Mainly sunny. High 43F. Winds NW at 5-10mph. Likely the last migration day of the season. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Last day of count. Rain. High 44F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Count will likely be canceled or shortened. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
