Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Julie Brown, Phil Brown
Observers: Chuck Carlson, David Wiedner, Julie Brown, Phil Brown, Tom Delaney, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: 156 in total; lots of hawk watch friends and general visitors for a Tuesday, but what a spectacular day to enjoy the views! 11 students and associated chaperones from Country Village Montessouri School in Amherst NH came out to learn about migration and had some great answers and questions. Thanks to Justin from MA for spotting birds with us in the am, and welcome, Maureen and Bill from Hanover NH. Great to see Jon, Cheryl, Tom, Seth, and Adria. Big thanks to David W for keeping watch in the 8 am hour.
Weather: Moderate winds from the WNW all day, and blue skies with cloud cover limited to a sliver of horizon in northern NH. Cool with temps starting at 34 F and topping out at just 46 F. Snow cover spotted on Mount Lafayette later in the day!
Raptor Observations: Low numbers overall, but nice diversity, with all regular accips and falcons observed migrating. Many birds were far today and stayed below horizon with the strong winds out of the west. However, a few standouts today included two close peregrines near the end of the day (one trying to eat a butterfly), a merlin zipping by Gina the plastic owl, two early harriers migrating together, and a fairly close osprey following the path one took hours earlier before 9 am.
Non-raptor Observations: The raven show was in full effect for the many visitors who came to watch hawks and peep leaves. Low numbers of passerines today, with pine siskins (5) being the highlight. Monarchs: 6/836 Blue Jays: 3
Predictions: Winds from the SW seem a little less promising on paper, but if wind isn't too strong, it's worth a visit. Even if not, come to see the foliage and visit with Nate! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Phil Brown (<brown...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
