Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Bob Rufe, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Maddie Martin, Meghan Donnelly, Mike Fowles
Visitors: 35
Weather: A thin layer of cirrus clouds that thickened in the afternoon. Light winds that shifted from northeast to east. A pleasant day to be out.
Raptor Observations: The flight took a bit to get going. Light but steady migration throughout the day. Sharpies were most numerous with 23. Other highlights included 11 Cooper's Hawks, 8 kestrels, and 3 Ospreys. One late-day Northern Harrier.
Non-raptor Observations: 100 Canada Geese, 2 Common Loons, 5 Double-crested Cormorants, Fish Crow, 2 Common Ravens, Pine Siskin, 2 Palm Warblers, 12 Yellow-rumped Warblers, 21 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S401059708
New species for season: Pine Siskin
Predictions: TOMORROW: Rain. High near 65F. Winds E at 10-20mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Count will almost certainly not be conducted.
MONDAY: Rain ending early. Breaks of sun in the afternoon. High 73F. Winds NNW at 10-15mph. Good winds so possibly a flight as it clears up.
TUESDAY: Some morning clouds then mainly sunny. High 77F. Winds SW at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
