Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks
Weather: Sunny; cloud-cover decreased from 30% to 2% or less. Wind NW 2-8 mph, shifting in the last two hours to WNW 2-5 mph. Temperature 65-72 F. Haze throughout the watch along the horizons.
Raptor Observations: The right wind blew, but perhaps a little too early in the season. A handful of kettles formed, then dispersed quickly; the largest contained 30 Broad-wings. Not counted as migrants: Black Vulture, 3 Turkey Vultures, Cooper's Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, 2 Red-tailed Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations: Mourning Dove, Downy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadees (2), Tufted Titmice (3), American Goldfinches (4), Field Sparrow, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Prairie Warbler. Monarchs: 8. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
