Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese, Tom Bush
Observers: Alan Simon, Bob Kelly, Chris Pugliese, Chuck Root, Tom Bush
Weather: Weather was a nice fall day, clouds and sun, temperatures just getting into the 70's. Winds NE to ENE 8-12 mph
Raptor Observations: A decent mix, but unfortunately almost no BW. They appear to be going down through Detroit and Minnesota this year and those nearby are using the mountains. Some came through VT and MA today, so there is still hope for some, but hte bulk are through already. Locals: RT, RS, BV, TV & CH
Non-raptor Observations: Obviously, I cannot predict what the birds will do, I though we had the potential for a decent day, but the BW fooled me. Around 100 Chimney Swift, 2 Common Nighthawk, 1 Raven, 1 Double-crested Cormorant and 91 Canada Geese
Predictions: High probability of rain until around two NE winds and temperature barely making 60. Could be a washout. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Mercer (<mercer1135...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
