Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Phil Keener
Observers: Randy Phillips, Tom Beaver, Tom Worman
Visitors: Two, Joy and Beth, both interested in the migration.
Weather: Temp = 18-21C, light-to moderate N winds with a bit of a shift to NNW in last hour. Cloud cover 75-100%, good visibility but some light haze.
Raptor Observations: Limited numbers and not much variety. Nearly all sharpie movement was a bit unusual - no tucked glides nor direct flight via regular "flap-flap-flap glide". Rather - lazy soaring letting northerly winds slowly carry them over the ridge. As always, local TV, BV, red-tailed, and bald eagle activity.
Non-raptor Observations: Three common ravens, decent chimney swift movement in am, some blue jay movement, and finally tree swallow movement late in the watch. Monarchs- 6
Predictions: Warmer with winds out of the southwest. Not typically favorable for good movement but there is always hope. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Parks Volunteer (<parks...>)
