Observation start time: 07:45:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Bickel, Diane Stewart
Observers: Cindy Bickel
Visitors: Ben Kretaing, Weston Martin and Travis Long, all from Juniata County, arrived in three large combines heading to a farm to complete custom field work. They stopped to talk with Diane and even briefly flew a drone overhead. A father from Canada, along with his son & stepson were out for a cycle ride and were then staying locally in a cabin near Milroy. Carter Bratton, MCHS Science member and dedicated birder, stopped by on his way home from the Stone Mountain Hawk Watch. Hope he visits Jacks again soon!
Weather: Cooler, overcast day with light winds out of the east, south-east.
Raptor Observations: The local vultures were very active this afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays, a murder of Crows, Cedar Wax-wings, Nemo and Friend
Predictions: Rain, rain go away! Hopefully Phil will be able to be on the mountain soon! We miss him! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Darrell Smith (<oleagleye...>)
