Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Ian Teaell, Will Krohn
Observers: Andy Ednie, Carol Ralph, David Brown, Greg Darone, Ian Teaell, Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Lisa Smith, Nate H., Will Krohn
Visitors: 18
Weather: Clear skies to start becoming mostly cloudy by the afternoon. Light to moderate northeasterly winds. Pleasant day.
Raptor Observations: Another good flight for early in the season. Broad-winged Hawks were most numerous with 54. Kestrels had a strong flight with 27. Fewer Ospreys with only eight today. Moderate Accip numbers with 14 sharpies and 13 Coops. Six harriers including at least two adult males.
Migrants were mostly high overhead but a few were lower and gave nice looks.
Predictions: TOMORROW: Sunny. High around 80F. Winds light and variable. Moderate conditions. Hopefully the good migration will continue. Spotting may be difficult if there aren't clouds.
TUESDAY: Mainly sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 83F. Winds light and variable. Moderate conditions.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny with a few clouds early. High 86F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. A shift back to less favorable winds and fairly strong. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
