Observation start time: 06:30:00
Observation end time: 12:30:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Brad Carlson, Bridget Watts, Cliff Dekdebrun,
Dominic Sherony, Pat Lindsay, Pat Martin, Robin Morey,
Roger Clark, Rosemary Reilly, Sheryl Gracewski,
Vid Killius
Visitors:
20
Weather:
The day started with temps in the 50s with mostly sunny skies and light SE
winds. As the morning progressed, it became overcast and the winds
increased and shifted to the WSW. Temps reached a high of 60F. Around 1pm a
strong lake breeze started up and the temperature dropped several degrees.
This pushed the flight to Frisbee Hill, but it was soon shut down
completely when the rain started. Solid rain for the rest of the day.
Raptor Observations:
The flight was slow to start but picked up dramatically from 12pm to 1pm.
Over the course of the day, there were a total of 808 individuals
representing 11 different species. Turkey Vultures were the most numerous
species with a total of 638. Red-tailed Hawks (46), Red-shouldered Hawk
(44), and Sharp-shinned Hawks (33) were moving in good numbers. Highlights
of the day include the first Osprey of the season, 3 Rough-legged Hawks,
and 1 Golden Eagle!
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds: There were several hundred blackbirds and robins migrating in
the morning. Double-crested Cormorant (38), Tree Swallows (75), and
Killdeer (27) numbers have increased. A flock of 15 Tundra Swans flew by
over the barrier island.
Predictions:
Tomorrow�s weather: Cold. Temps will reach a high of 29F. Some clouds in
the morning will give way to mostly sunny skies for the afternoon. Winds
will be north at 10-20mph. I do not expect any raptors to be migrating
tomorrow. Saturday: cloudy in the morning with sun in the afternoon. Temps
will reach a high of 33F. Winds will be WNW at 15-25mph. Some snow showers
are possible. I expect very few, if any, migrating raptors. Sunday:
Overcast with a high of 52F. Winds SW at 10-15mph. Depending on how
overcast it is, I think there should be some migration! Most likely Turkey
Vultures will be the majority of the flight with some other species mixed
in!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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