Observation start time: 08:45:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Janet Chew, Keith Stock, Mike Ceci
Visitors: Michael Steeg and Leif Olson
Weather: A line of showers moved through at 7AM and TVs were in the air on arrival at 8:45. Brisk southerly winds inland and SW at the lake shore. 80% cloud cover in the morning made for easier spotting. Noon clearing along the lake shore was followed by rain cells developing at 1:30 along the lake shore to the west in PA which shut down the flight.
Raptor Observations: The early flight was disorganized with birds moving low and fast between I90 and the lake shore. By mid morning the flight line had established overhead at site #1a on Rt 5. By noon the flight was very high. Welcome help provided by Mike Ceci, Keith Stock and Janet Chew.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Dawn rain with SE winds moving to SW by afternoon. Warm temperatures and rain returning by evening. There will be birds moving. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
