Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Tom Campbell
Visitors: Hikers- 14
Weather: Temp- 30-33 Deg.F, Wind W/NW@ 9-22mph w/gusts to 29mph Partly cloudy in am to mostly cloudy in pm Snow showers across the Poconos throughout the afternoon.
Many thanks to Tom Campbell for his company and help on this cold and blustery day. A damn cold day on the ridge with temps in the low 30's and strong W/NW winds all day gusting to near 30mph. What we lacked in quantity we surely made up for in quality. Every bird we counted today was either at or below eye level. Most birds were tight to the ridge on the river side. All 3 Goldens came in close and all 3 were below eye level. Just incredible looks at these big beauties ! The Balds put on a show as well affording wonderful looks as they passed close by. Our Bird of the Day selection goes to the adult Redtail that came in super close to the ridge. Twisting and turning in the strong gusts and eyeballing the owl decoy with bad intent as it cruised on by.
Non-raptor Observations: TV- 2 Ravens- 14 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
