Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Diane Stewart
Observers:
Visitors: A few who stayed in the parking lot. One older gentleman on a large motor cycle pulled off into the lot and then tipped the big bike over on himself when he got light-headed. He refused any call for assistance but a couple in the lot had paper towels for him. I had an emergency kit with some medicated wipes. Another gentleman had pulled off and assisted the younger man to get the cycle upright. The 84 year old rider insisted on riding home before he would go the the ER. Amos Musser (a saint for sure) went out of his way to follow the 84 year old home. I did stop by the man's house on my way home to confirm that he made it safely. His daughter shared that he was at the ER getting stitches. He was certainly lucky. Jon Kauffman dropped off a flyer for a Mifflin County Hummmingbird Contest. I have already posted it to my FB page.
Weather: Warm with very light winds out of the SW. The day began with almost no clouds and ended for me with a fully covered sky.
Raptor Observations: Four eagles together. Most SS were in pairs. TV and BV were abundant until noon and then there was no flight at all.
Non-raptor Observations: N.Flicker, House Finch, Gold Finch, Blue Jay, Ravens. TV and BV. Lots and lots of lantern flies and stink bugs.
Predictions: Bugs! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Darrell Smith (<oleagleye...>)
