Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters
Observers: Bridget Watts, Luke Seitz, Pat Lindsay
Visitors: 6
Weather: Overcast skies with south winds at 10-15mph and temps ranging from mid 50s to mid 60s.
Raptor Observations: The morning was very slow with only a few Turkey Vultures passing by. In the afternoon there was a period with some more activity including some Broad-winged Hawks and Bald Eagles. In total, there were 68 birds that passed by. The raptor highlight of the day was a very nice adult Peregrine Falcon that flew over.
Non-raptor Observations: A good number of swallows continue to feed over the bay. Two male Lesser Scaup also continue in the bay. The highlight of the day was a Gray-cheeked Thrush that was hopping around next to the hedgerow!
======================================================================== Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
