Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Autumn Heil, Carol Spease, Frank Rohrbacher, Jim Lewis, Joe Francis, Joe Sebastiani, Joe Swertinski, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Meghan Donnelly, Mike Fowles
Visitors: 15
Weather: Sunny with an extensive layer of thin clouds. Light to moderate southwest winds. Very warm with temps reaching the mid-80s. Thickening clouds late in the day ahead of approaching storms and a cold front.
Raptor Observations: A slow day overall. Small groups of Turkey Vultures throughout the day for 27 total. American Kestrels were next most numerous with six, including a group of five in the early morning. One Osprey landed in a tree near the creek for a bit before continuing on. One late day Northern Harrier made a close pass. A handful of Accips. A few Buteos, but no broad-wings.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Nighthawk, 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Raven, Brown Creeper, Northern Mockingbird, 2 Lincoln's Sparrows, Swamp Sparrow, American Redstart, Cape May Warbler, Norther Parula, Pine Warbler, 2 Black-throated Green Warblers, 2 Scarlet Tanagers, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, 2 Indigo Buntings, 20 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S398407627
New species for season: Brown Creeper
Predictions: TOMORROW: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds NE at 5-10mph. A favorable wind. Clouds should help with spotting. Expect moderate to good migration.
SUNDAY: Morning rain showers then steady afternoon rain. High 64F. Winds ENE at 5-10mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Count will likely be shortened.
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. High 71F. Winds NW at 10-15mph. Excellent conditions. Expect moderate to good migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
