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, Greg Sanda, Mike Tetlow, Vid Killius
Visitors:
5
Weather:
There were clear skies in the morning, partially clouding over in the
afternoon. Temps ranged from 64F to 73F. Winds were out of the west at
10-20mph.
Raptor Observations:
Today�s flight was light with small waves of birds coming through
intermittently. The day tally was 195 with Turkey Vultures and Broad-winged
Hawks being equally numerous. There were also 11 Bald Eagles, 5 Red-tailed
Hawks, and 2 Northern Harriers.
Non-raptor Observations:
The gull numbers have dropped dramatically with only ~50 present today. 3
Sandhill Cranes were seen circling high up before disappearing into the
blue.
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Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>)
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