Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Adam Katrancha, Bill Cline, Bob Stewart, Dave Poder, Greg Gdula
Visitors: Leo Kaleugher and Vincent Lucci (both part of Freedom Area High School Naturalist Club), St. Vincent College (Dr. Jim Kellan, Will Toret, Rachel Sarareri, Jacob Nobili), Robin Henley, Doug Henley
Weather: South/southeast wind in the morning with full sun and warm temperatures. As the day progressed, the southeast winds became stronger with a beautiful clouded background. A great day for Raptorthon!
Raptor Observations: Golden Eagles: 9:13 GE Adult, 2:39 Juvenile Bald Eagles: 9:23 Adult, 1:59 Subadult, 1:59 Subadult, 2:26 Sub II, 2:29 Subadult, 2:33 Sub I
Several accipiters throughout the day that were not migrating.
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Chipping Sparrow, Chimney Swift, Common Raven, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, Eastern Towhee, Field Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Tree Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch, Yellow-rumped Warbler
19 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, 2 Black Swallowtail, 3 Spicebush Swallowtail, 1 Mourning Cloak, 12 Cabbage White 1 Orange Sulfur
Predictions: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Cooler. High 52F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
