Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Daniel Noznisky, Joe Swertinski, Lana Glass
Visitors: 6
Weather: Mostly sunny. Warm with moderate southwest winds.
Raptor Observations: The unfavorable wind direction held back the migration. Turkey Vultures were most numerous with 11. Three Ospreys. Three harriers including an adult male that gave a nice look. Four sharpies plus a couple local Coops. Only four broad-wings. One each of kestrel and Merlin.
Hawk Watch: Common Merganser, 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, STRIPED SADDLEBAGS, 5 monarchs, American Copper, Common Checkered-Skipper. https://ebird.org/checklist/S391386701
Predictions: TOMORROW: Cloudy early becoming partly cloudy later. Warm. High 87F. Winds W at 5-10mph. The morning clouds may delay the flight, but it could turn into a pleasant afternoon with some activity.
FRIDAY: Intervals of clouds and sun. High 82F. Winds N at 5-10mph. Good conditions. The best looking day coming up.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. High 81F. Winds SE at 5-10mph. A less favorable wind direction but fairly weak so should still be some activity. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
