Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Bickel
Observers:
Visitors: Many visitors today. Mike Sipe from New Lancaster Valley came up to share about a nesting pair of Bald Eagles near his home. Roy and Bertie Benn of Belleville arrived and stayed for three hours with me. As the Benn's were leaving David Sharp and Judy Stepanaskie from the Philly area arrived and stayed for 3 hours however there was not much to see besides the locals. Robert Schlabach from NE, Ohio and his family group stopped by to chat awhile. He is a good birder and has his own Crossly Guide to Raptors.
Weather: Mostly sunny, with mild temperatures and a nice breeze throughout most of the day. Winds started out from the NE and gradually shifted SE, which should have brought on a good flight today, but that did not materialize.
Raptor Observations: One unidentified Eagle and one unidentified Buteo that were far out over Ferguson Valley, closer to the other ridge line. One local Bald Eagle, several local Red-tailed Hawks and a steady flight of Turkey and Black Vultures throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays, a Gold Finch, a huge flight of geese heading towards the Juniata River, a large murder of crows, and Ravens, including Nemo.
Predictions: Showers and warm temperatures are predicted. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Darrell Smith (<oleagleye...>)
