Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Dale Drexel, Karen Drexel, Mike Tetlow, Mitch Barry,
Pat Lindsay
Visitors:
12
Weather:
The morning started out partly sunny, with SW winds at 5-10mph. It clouded
over in the mid morning and the wind shifted to a northerly lake breeze at
5-15mph. The clouds broke up again in the afternoon. The temps started in
the mid 50s and reached a high in the mid 60s. The afternoon rain didn�t
hit until 6pm.
Raptor Observations:
Overall there were a lot less birds today than yesterday, with our day
tally only reaching 60 individuals. The most abundant species was Turkey
Vulture with a total of 32. There were 5 of each of the following species;
Bald Eagles, Cooper�s Hawks, and Northern Harriers. Only 4 Red-tailed and 4
Red-shouldered Hawks passed by today. There were a handful of Cooper�s and
Sharp-shinned Hawks that went over. There were also 2 American Kestrels.
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds today include large numbers of ducks out on the bay, Tundra
Swans passing over, and a handful of blackbirds and robins migrating in the
morning. Ring-necked Ducks were the most numerous duck. The Red-throated
Loon continued and a Horned Grebe decided to join the other waterfowl on
the bay.
Predictions:
Tomorrow�s weather: There will be showers and thunderstorms throughout the
day. Temps will reach a high of around 60F. Winds will be SSE at 15-20mph.
With all the rain predicted for tomorrow I�m not expecting much, if
anything, to move. Thursday will be cloudy and very windy with west winds
at 20-30mph. The temps will reach a high of only 35F and there is a chance
of a snow shower. I�m not expecting much to move in that weather. Looking
at the 10 day weather prediction, there really isn�t a stand out day that
looks good for raptor migration. Hopefully that will change as the week
continues!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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