Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Craig Jackson
Observers: Bill Shapiro, Darren Josey, David Bliss
Visitors: David Bliss came to observe with me for the first time. Darren Josey came up with his mom from Florida and observed for over an hour, and Bill Shapiro brought his brother-in-law and also observed for a short time
Weather: Winds were moderate (2-3) mostly from the SW throughout the day with gusts up to 15 km/hr. The predicted shift to NW for early in the afternoon did not start until late in the afternoon, such that when I left the winds were variable from SW-NW with the strongest gusts being 21 km/hr from the west. Cloud cover began with light cirrus clouds covering much of the sky. gradually showing more blue, before again becoming more dense. Temperature - day was very warm, beginning at 20�C and warming to 25�C
Raptor Observations: small movement of raptors; Numerous non-migrating RT Hawks seen (5+)
Non-raptor Observations: three Ravens were typical; more unusual were the nine Chimney Swifts seen toward the end of the day, but by far the most unusual sightings were of a Katydid and a Praying Mantis on the Rock.
Predictions: Moderate NNW winds are predicted for most of tomorrow. While not the best winds for this site, it is hoped that they will bring some migrants ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Jackson (<crleja1949...>)
