Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Pugliese
Observers: Alan Simon, Dave Eberly
Weather: A blustery morning with heavy clouds, steady north winds, chilly despite temperatures in the 60sF.
The count ended at 1 pm EDT.
Raptor Observations: A pretty slow day. A late Broad-winged Hawk (adult) spotted in the first hour.
Our local Merlin made a few passes. Other local raptors: RT, BV, TV, BE, CH
Non-raptor Observations: Some Canada geese on the move, DC Cormorant: 7 Tree Swallow: 12 Common Raven:1 American Crow:45 A single flock of about 30 Fish crows moved through.
Predictions: A cold start with temperatures in the upper 30s rising to the 50s. Sunny skies with cloud cover <20%. Wind NE 5-10mph
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Eberly (<david.eberly...>) Rose Tree Park information may be found at: bcdelco.org/activities/rose-tree-park-hawkwatch/
