Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Janet Chew
Weather: Initial winds were S down the escarpment and light northerly at the lake shore. Southerlies grew dominant by midday pushing offshore. High thin clouds with 60% coverage early with 15 minutes of light rain early afternoon followed by broken clouds and warming along lake shore to end the day.
Raptor Observations: Low numbers overall, most notably TVs, allowed ample opportunity to spot the diversity of raptors that came through including some Broadwinds. The flight line meandered between Rt 5 and the lake shore beginning relatively low, then climbing high by late afternoon. Local BEs were active all day.
Non-raptor Observations: Numerous tree swallows.
Predictions: Early rain, mild temperatures, low pressure and stiff SW winds might bring some birds through. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
