Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson, Kate Ebersol
Observers: Janet Chew, Kate Ebersol
Weather: Quite different from forecast but that's life on the escarpment... Light SW wind at start moving to west by 10AM, then light and variable higher up the escarpment where count finished. Rain passed through ending by 8:30. Local TVs got soaked overnight and were sun drying themselves in the morning. Light 100% cloud cover diminishing to sunny skies by mid afternoon. Pleasant, warm temperatures made for an enjoyable day on the watch despite small flight.
Raptor Observations: A quiet morning with numbers building throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Warm temps, SSW winds and early afternoon rain. A flight of some kind is likely ahead of the rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
