Observation start time: 06:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10.5 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Bridget Watts, Dominic Sherony, Greg Lawrence, Greg Sanda,
Luke Seitz, Mitch Barry, Pat Lindsay, Pat Martin,
Roger Clark, Shannon Sanda, Sheryl Gracewski, Vid Killius
Visitors:
20
Weather:
What a great day! The morning started off with temps in the mid 30s and SSW
winds at 10-15mph. It was partly sunny all day and the temps reached a high
of 52F. Winds stayed SW all day.
Raptor Observations:
As expected, today featured a great flight of Turkey Vultures! We ended the
day with just over 2,500 individuals! The flight included a smattering of
other species with Red-shouldered Hawks (68), Red-tailed Hawks (56), and
Sharp-shinned Hawks (49) being the most abundant. The second Osprey of the
season passed by as well as a light morph Rough-legged Hawk. The rarity
highlight of the day was a beautiful Black Vulture!!
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds: The first Great Egret of the season flew over and a Canvasback
x Redhead hybrid was seen on the bay! The morning was quiet with very few
passerines moving around.
Predictions:
Tomorrow�s weather: Cloudy with a high of 62F. Winds will be WSW at
10-20mph. Slight chance of rain in the afternoon. I am expecting another
good day, especially for Turkey Vultures, and hopefully other fun species
mixed in!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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