Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:45:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Chuck Root, John Mercer
Observers: Alan Simon, Bob Kelly, Chris Pugliese, Chuck Root, Craig Hedlund, John D'Amico, John Mercer
Visitors: This was Bird Club day at the watch and some show up from each group. About 10 or 12 total. Unfortunately, not a productive day for them, the birds did not show up until everyone was gone. Too bad, it would have been nice if the birds had arrived earlier.
Weather: Very cloudy start with clouds breaking after everyone left. Once clouds lessened, it got hot, mid 80's Winds were basically N between 3 and 8 mph
Raptor Observations: Light day again today. The usual locals eventually made their appearances, CH, TV, RS, RT, BE & BV
Non-raptor Observations: We had a few Common Nighthawk wander by and a Cormorant that headed N in the morning and S in the afternoon.
Predictions: BW started showing up after the official count was finished. The morning could be very good tomorrow, it might pay to get there early in case they lift off before 9. Tomorrow should be much cooler than today, temperatures reaching into the mid 70's instead of the mid 80's, with NE winds and decent cloud cover and no chance of rain. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
