Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Jen Lee
Observers:
Weather: Low heavy cloud cover. Occasional mist. Clouds didn't clear the ridge at Jack's until about 9:15. Mid 60s, light NW wind. Not enough to keep the gnats away, sat in front of alter or in car when swarming (ugh). Wind dropped to next to nothing after 11:30am.
Raptor Observations: All birds on the north side. 1st bird 10:27, Red-shouldered with a local Red-tailed escort. Several TVs, Red-tails & Balds not counted. Just before 11am, 2 female N.Harriers travelling together.
Non-raptor Observations: Gnats like crazy. Bug Off was useless. Spotted a snake skin under the first steps. Towhee, bluejay, downy, chickadees, am.robin, c.wren, cardinal, rb.nuthatch, a.crow, ravens, pileated, goldfinch, tree.sw. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Darrell Smith (<oleagleye...>)
