Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Janet Chew
Visitors: Kay Petronio visited with Janet Chew for two hours and helped scout inland movement.
Weather: Cool, clear skies and moderate SW winds to start. Mid-morning clouds reached 100% coverage with clear skies returning in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: A very light day overall. Flight initiated at site #1 on NY5 and moved inland around noon, finishing over NY20. The majority of the BWs and SSs came through in the last 90 minutes of the count.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Warn, mostly sunny skies and moderate SW winds... excellent flight conditions. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/