Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Darrell Smith
Observers: Craig Kochel
Visitors: Craig Kochel was there when I arrived and stayed until 2:00. Glad he was there. His eyes are better than mine and the count would have been lower without him. His photos are amazing. Several groups of Amish looking over the 2 valleys. Some site seers. Bruce and Becky Hartman from my area of Martinsburg. George Farmont and Bob ? I messed up the spelling of his name from State College. I couldn't read my own writing. He was a geologist like Craig and they knew many of the same people. They had a great conversation. Sorry I messed up his last name.
Weather: Clear blue sky most of the day with Light winds from the WNW. Cool to start but warmed up quickly.
Raptor Observations: Imm. BE's 10:08,1:01. First bird was a Peregrine Falcon sipping through at 8:24, but Craig got a photo. He amazes me. One Adult BE not migrating. Local Red-tails, TV's and BV's.
Non-raptor Observations: Several Ravens and Nemo. Blue Jays and 4 Monarchs.
Predictions: ESE winds predicted at 5-10 mph. Should be a better day than today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Darrell Smith (<oleagleye...>)
