Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Chuck Carlson, Nikko Gagnon
Visitors: 332 including a couple school groups.
Weather: Partly sunny with strong west winds. Temps ranged from low forties to low fifties. Snowy Mt. Washington visible at the end of the day.
Raptor Observations: Most of the raptors were flying low today. Highlights included an immature goshawk cruising by, a female harrier flying with a raven, and a few falcons coming by close.
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens had fun in the wind. Chickadees and juncos enjoyed some birdseed, and a Tufted Titmouse and White-breasted Nuthatch flew by. Insect sightings included one hardy Autumn Meadowhawk.
Predictions: Weather looks great tomorrow with light winds from the northwest. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org