Observation start time: 11:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Glen Chretien
Observers: Lori-Ann Chretien
Visitors:
17, beating the raptors by one. All asked great questions and some were
confused by a spring counter.
Weather:
Overcast with high Cirrus clouds that significantly dulled the day�s
sunshine. The sun was diffuse enough to never quite feel warm at the
viewing platform as temperatures stayed in the low 50�s F all day. Winds
were always less than 5 mph from the east until switching to the southeast
in the last hour.
Raptor Observations:
There were 5 raptor related species seen migrating today. Broad-winged
hawks led the count with 10 seen birds. All were flying one by one with no
kettles. Only the two sharpies were seen migrating closely together and
interacting. Two turkey vultures flew very high and due north unlike the
many wandering around the summit.
Non-raptor Observations:
A large group of Pine Siskin and four Red Crossbills kept the counters
company all day circling and visiting the platform frequently. A Pileated
woodpecker made a close pass at the end of day.
Predictions:
Similar to today and we are in peak broadwing season.
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Report submitted by Glen Chretien (<b0ba_fet...>)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at:
www.harriscenter.org
