Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 12:15:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Michael Ceci
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Temperatures held at 26-27 F throughout the two hour count. NNW Winds gusted up to 4.5. Cloud cover dropped from 95 to 85%. Light snow flurries at the higher elevations.
Raptor Observations: No raptors were observed during the count. There were 8 total TV's. The last 3 TV's were viewed from Site 3 (Creamery Road) at 11:10 AM. The count began at Site 1A. With wind consistenly NNW, moves were made further inland, initially to 1B (Forsyth Road), Site 2 (Parker Road), and Site 3. Site 4 (Douglas) Road was utilized during the last 15 minutes of today's watch. Without any movement for over 1 hour, the Watch was shut down @ 12:15 PM
Non-raptor Observations: Miminal movement of non-raptors. Local TV's and Bald Eagles were noted at each Watch site.
Predictions: For Wednesday 04/07/2026: Forecasted high temperature will be mid 50's. Winds SSE @ 20-30 MPH, occasionally gusting over 40. Partial sunshine by noon. 0% chance of precipitation. With rising temperatures, a moderate flight could occur. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Michael Ceci (<michael.ceci541...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
