Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 17:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Gary Bletsch, Janet Chew, Mike Ceci, Sherry Mattison
Visitors: Kirk Szklenski arrived early and stayed late providing invaluable support. Others included Patty Hauchlander, Jackie Danmore, Keith Stock, Kate Ebersol.
Weather: Early clear skies, 20% clouds midday, 100% clouds late in the watch with S winds down escarpment most of day and SW wind at site #1 on Rt 5 where the entire count was conducted. Winds diminished in velocity through the day. Clear skies early generated warming which fueled the flight. A mild front, which arrived at 5:30,pushed the final birds through.
Raptor Observations: Day began with a single sharpie 20ft overhead and ended with a 219 BW push in the final 15 minutes. Flight line swayed numerous times between Rt 5 and very high a 1/4 mile offshore to the north. BWs and TVs numbers generally started slow and built through the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Partly cloudy, warmer temps and W wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
