Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson, John Antonevich
Observers: John Antonevich, Kirk Szkiewski
Visitors: Kirk Szkelski anchored low on the escarpment. John Antonevich arrived 12pm+ to anchor the Creamery location where I spent the whole day save for the initial 30 minutes of the count.
Weather: Clear skies. Highly variable winds between W & N. 100% high cloud cover early, then cloudless skies.
Raptor Observations: Relatively little raptor movement.
Non-raptor Observations: Great egret at 10:15 along the lake shore.
Predictions: Early rain and westerly winds might push the late birds through? ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/