Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Jason Horn, Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Sally O'Byrne
Visitors: 18
Weather: Cold and windy. Temps reaching the low 40s with strong westerly winds. Clear skies to start became mostly cloudy by the end of the day.
Raptor Observations: A steady flight considering so late in the season. A few dozen Turkey Vultures. Decent Bald Eagle activity with 13 migrating. Thirteen red-tails. Small numbers of other expected species. The highlight was an immature GOLDEN EAGLE with large white patches in the wings and a large white tail base that gave distant views as it migrated over the notch.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Treating this like the last day of the season as Sunday will likely be a washout. Generally sunny. High 42F. Winds NW at 5-10mph. Fairly cold but with the sun and light winds it shouldn't feel too bad. Conditions are good for raptors to be active. Expect light to moderate migration.
Sunday: Last day of the season. A steady rain in the morning then showers continuing in the afternoon. High 43F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Count will likely be canceled or significantly shortened. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
