Weather: Morning rain then remaining overcast with low cloud cover and moderate southwest winds. No count conducted.
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: The switch to rainy, gloomy weather with southerly winds prevented a raptor flight throughout the region today. However, after today the wind shifts northerly for the next week. Conditions will largely be cloudy with a few more rainy days (Tuesday and Wednesday). However, large numbers of Broad-winged Hawks moved through New England yesterday, so depending on where the wind blows them we may end up with more broad-wing flights this week.
TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy. A bit of morning sun. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 71F. Winds NE at 10-15mph. Decent conditions. Expect moderate migration. Hard to predict the chances of broad-wings. Conditions seem unfavorable for kettles, but some may be pushing through on the strong winds. However, we are still in peak time so sometimes we get surprised.
TUESDAY: A steady rain in the morning then showers. High 62F. Winds NE at 10-20mph. Chance of rain 70%. Count may be shortened. Probably little migration regardless.
WEDNESDAY: Showers in the morning then cloudy. High around 65F. Winds NE at 10-20mph. The flight will depend on how much it clears up, but likely not expecting much. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
