Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Daena Ford, Peter Burns, Tim Willis
Visitors:
13
Weather:
Today started off with a snow squall that lasted until around 10am. It then
became mostly sunny with west winds at 15-25mph. Temps reached a high of
32F. It became more cloudy in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
A total of 146 Turkey Vultures passed by, mostly over the barrier island. 4
Red-tailed Hawks migrated over along with 8 Bald Eagles, all immatures. 1
Northern Harrier, 1 Cooper�s Hawk, 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk, and 1 American
Kestrel were high flying migrants.
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds: A handful of ducks continue in the bay. Several Tree Swallows
were getting blown around in the wind. Two Common Ravens flew over calling.
Predictions:
Tomorrow�s weather: Overcast with temps reaching a high of 52F. Winds will
be SW at 10-20mph. There is good potential for a big Turkey Vulture flight!
Hopefully there will also be a nice mix of other species including some
Red-shouldered Hawks and Bald Eagles. Monday also looks like it has
potential with SW winds at 10-20mph and temps reaching a high of 59F!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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