Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Carol Spease, Holly Merker, Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Maddie Martin, Patrick Millar, Sally O'Byrne, Samir Saadeh, Walt Blackwell
Visitors: 35
Weather: Sunny with a few clouds. Moderate northwesterly winds. Chilly with a high around 40F.
Raptor Observations: A decent flight considering the date. The highlight was a subadult GOLDEN EAGLE that started out over the donut came towards us, went out over sledding hill, then soared back overhead! A lot of Bald Eagle activity but only a few seen migrating. Moderate flight of red-shoulders (16) and red-tails (12). Small numbers of Accips. Four harriers including an adult male and juvenile seen flying together as the last migrants of the day.
Non-raptor Observations: 1,000+ Canada Geese, 3 Common Mergansers, 12 American Herring Gulls, 2 Common Ravens, Gray Catbird. https://ebird.org/checklist/S286692931
Predictions: Tomorrow: Last day of the season. Cloudy with occasional light rain. High 43F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. Chance of rain 70%. Count will likely be shortened. Expect minimal migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
