Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Rocco
Observers:
Weather: West winds with gust up to 35 mph, Temperatures went from 21 (C) to 28 (C). Visibility up to 30 (km) with a haxe in the valley till after 12 noon.
Raptor Observations: 2 raptors counted for the day 1 sharp shin and 1 broad wing,
Non-raptor Observations: Flying ants and nats were a problem all day. 30 monarchs counted. black swallowtails, cabbage whites, cloudless sulphers, tiger swallowtails, red spotted purples, summer azure, fritillary. Large flock of wax wings, tree swallows, 1 humming bird, black caped chicadees, goldfinches, doves, local tv's.
Predictions: clear with possible chance of rain in late afternoon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Rocco (<jd.jh.rocco...>)
