Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers:
Visitors: Hikers- 2
Weather: Temp- 34 Deg.F, Wind NW@2-7mph becoming more light and somewhat variable by mid afternoon. Partly cloudy
Raptor Observations: A late start today as morning commitments kept me off the ridge until noon but better late than never. A very quiet watch period with a good deal of empty skies throughout most of the afternoon. A few Redtails and Bald Eagles took pity on me and passed by the watch site mostly high and distant. My Bird(s) of the Day selection goes to the immie Bald Eagle and the Raven that were sparring directly over the watch site for 5 minutes. The Raven appeared to be toying with this young Baldie as it was staying right on it's tail and vocalizing at the eagle for almost the entire time that they were together. The eagle would flip over with talons extended trying to snatch it's tormentor.. the Raven would simply move to the side and continue harassing the eagle. After the eagle made a number of half hearted dives at the Raven, the Raven appeared to tire of the game and headed down ridge as the Bald headed up ridge.. I was very thankful for the entertainment provided by this pair !
Non-raptor Observations: Many skeins of Canada geese E.Bluebirds ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
