Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Keith Stock
Weather: Calm wind and high uniform clouds on arrival at lake shore site #1,. while winds inland were SSW coming down escarpment. Winds moved to west midday, then onshore northerly to end the count. We migrated the count inland throughout the day ending high at Creamery Rd #3. Significant clearing beginning mid morning generated good thermals but 100% cloud cover returned mid afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Good number of species. Most were easy to find while a moderate TV flight marked the flight paths. Mid day flight path spread wide across the lake plane between I90 and above Parker Rd #2. Flight ended high on the escarpment where we counted from Creamery Rd #3. Without Keith, many birds would have been missed.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 Sandhill cranes
Predictions: SW winds, warmer temps, dropping pressure and a front arriving early afternoon might push birds through. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
