Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Nate Marchessault
Observers: Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Nora Hanke, Robin Feustel, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: 122. During the quiet times between birds, lots of great conversation with visitors from both near and far!
Weather: Sunny skies with temps beginning chilly and gradually rising to a pleasant fall day. Winds out of the southwest all day with a slight breeze.
Raptor Observations: It was a trickle of birds today, somewhat expected for the weather conditions. First birds snuck in just before noon, with a handful of birds each hour after that. Peregrines were moving in decent numbers, with one that appears it might roost on the rocks at North Pack overnight. A few late broad-wings were a nice treat, too.
Non-raptor Observations: The empty early morning skies were periodically broken by flocks of geese. One Snow Goose was observed moving within a large flock of Canada Geese. Other than that, the usual suspects for birds around the watch; a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, juncos, and White-throated sparrows. A diminutive ladies' tresses orchid was in bloom along the path to the hawkwatch. Keep your eyes open for it if you visit!
Monarchs: 1/837 Blue Jays: 0 Geese: 197
Predictions: Winds shift to the west tomorrow, with a slight northerly component. If there is a bit more of a northerly component than forecasted, it could be a good day, but either way some birds should be on the move so long as it's not raining. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Nate Marchessault (<nate...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
