Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Janis George, Robin Morey, Vid Killius
Visitors:
6
Weather:
The morning was cold, with temps around 20F. As the day progressed the
temps reached a high of 39F. Sunny skies with not a cloud to be seen all
day. Winds were ESE to start, then shifted to directly east by the
afternoon.
Raptor Observations:
There wasn�t much diversity today. There was a slow but steady movement of
Turkey Vultures, with nearly 300 going over. Other than vultures, there
were 7 Bald Eagles, 3 Northern Harriers, 3 Sharp-shinned Hawks, and 1
Osprey.
Non-raptor Observations:
A Fox Sparrow was singing all morning and then seen feeding on the seed in
the afternoon. A couple Caspian Terns and Bonaparte's Gulls were seen
flying over the bay. Duck numbers are diminishing with only a few dozen
American Wigeon and Gadwall. There were also several Blue-winged Teal mixed
in with a couple flocks of Green-winged Teal.
Predictions:
The morning will have a mix of sun and clouds followed by cloudy skies in
the afternoon. Temps will reach a high of 68F. Winds will be SSW at
15-25mph. These are good conditions for a good flight! I�m expecting a
decent number of vultures along with some accips and buteos, hopefully
including some more Broad-winged Hawks!
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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