Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Ian Teaell, Joe Francis, Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger
Observers: Carol Ralph, Cyndi Newcomb, Ian Teaell, Joe Francis , Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Richard King
Weather: Mostly sunny with a moderate northerly wind.
Raptor Observations: Great flight! Broad-winged Hawks were most numerous with just over 200, their highest total so far this season. Moderate numbers of other migrants including good numbers of sharpies and kestrels.
Non-raptor Observations: 145 monarchs
Predictions: TOMORROW: Sunny. High 76F. Winds ESE at 5-10mph. Good conditions for thermals, though spotting may be tough without many clouds. Hopefully we'll get more broad-wings.
WEDNESDAY: Sunshine and some clouds. High 82F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. Another good day for thermals. Potential for broad-wings.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. High 86F. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. Another good day for thermals. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
