Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Bridget Watts, Daena Ford, Luke Seitz, Mitch Barry,
Niki Banke, Tim Willis
Visitors:
20
Weather:
The morning started off cold and gloomy with temps in the low 30s and east
winds at 15-20mph. At around 2pm the sun started to break through the
clouds and it became mostly sunny. The winds shifted from east to SSE by
the end of the day. There was a brief sleet shower around noon, but it
didn't last too long. By the end of the day the temps had gotten into the
50s
Raptor Observations:
Between 2pm and 5pm a total of 76 birds passed by the platform. The most
numerous bird was Turkey Vulture with a total of 45. 14 Bald Eagles, 6
American Kestrels, and 4 of both Cooper�s hawks and Northern Harriers also
moved through. The highlight of the day was a beautiful adult male
Rough-legged Hawk that passed over the barrier island.
Non-raptor Observations:
The mix of ducks on the bay continues with plenty of American Wigeon,
Gadwall, and Ring-necked Ducks. Green-winged Teal numbers were higher than
previous days, with a total of 76.
Predictions:
Tomorrow�s weather: The morning will be cloudy with SSE winds at 15-20mph.
By the afternoon, the winds will become SW and there will be some scattered
rain. Temps will reach a high of 61F. Now that the rain has been pushed
back into the afternoon, the morning has some potential for raptor
migration! Tuesday will be cold and windy with a high of 27F and west winds
at 25-35mph. Snow showers are expected in the morning. I am not expecting
any raptor migration on Tuesday. Wednesday will be overcast with SSW winds
at 5-10mph. Hopefully the winds will stay SSW and bring some birds!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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