Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks
Visitors: Representing Massachusetts Audubon Society's Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Patti Steinman and Dan Russell led a group of six birders interested in learning more about hawks and hawkwatching. The members of the group spotted several birds, including today's only Northern Harrier.
Weather: Overcast all day; extensive fog during the first hour, obscuring everything beyond the top of Blueberry Hill. The fog lifted and visibility improved to about 20 miles. Wind 2-8 mph, NE at first, shifting to E from 11:00 EDT on.
Raptor Observations: The weather conditions being what they were, few raptors moved through. Not counted as migrants: 3 Turkey Vultures, 2 immature Bald Eagles, Cooper's Hawk, 2 Red-shouldered Hawks.
Non-raptor Observations: Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue Jays (18 migrants), American Crows (2), Common Raven, Tufted Titmouse, American Robin, Purple Finch, American Goldfinches (2), Chipping Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Palm Warblers (2), Yellow-rumped Warblers (9). ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
