Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9.83 hours
Compiler: Rebecca McCabe
Counters: Himani Singh Khati, Laura Berry
Visitors: 207
Weather: Clear, SW wind 1-10 km/h
Raptor Observations: Nice push of sharpies throughout the day. Great looks at two male northern harriers, and over 10 falcons zipping by, including a merlin diving on the owl pole.
Non-raptor Observations: Morning flock of blue-headed vireos and ruby-crowned kinglets filled the trees behind the lookout. Four species of woodpeckers were counted including 9 northern flickers.
Predictions: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/