Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Bob Brown, Deb Brown, Doc Pawsitive, Frank Rohrbacher, Joe Swertinski, John Dunn, Kent Raymond, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Lucas Pittman, Sheryl Johnson
Visitors: 19
Weather: Sunny with an increasing cirrus layer moving in from the southeast throughout the day. Moderate north winds, with occasional northeast gusts. High in the mid-60s. Another pleasant day to be out.
Raptor Observations: The flight was mostly high, but we finally had clouds to help with spotting. A moderate Turkey Vulture flight with 73. One Osprey and moderate Bald Eagle activity but only 5 migrating. Four harriers. A decent Accip flight with 40 sharpies and 18 Coops. A moderate Buteo flight with 13 red-shoulders and 15 red-tails. One of each falcon including a juvenile peregrine.
Non-raptor Observations: 200 Canada Geese, 3 SANDHILL CRANES, 2 Common Loons, 2 Common Ravens, 200 Tree Swallows, 15 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Hermit Thrush, 8 Purple Finches, 40 Pine Siskin, 500 Common Grackles, 5 Palm Warblers, 5 Yellow-rumped Warblers, 4 monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S404336198
New species for season: Sandhill Crane
Predictions: TOMORROW: Mainly sunny. Warm. High 68F. Winds NNW at 10-15mph. Excellent winds again! Another sunny day. Spotting will be difficult if there aren't clouds. Expect moderate to good migration.
FRIDAY: Mainly sunny. Cooler. High 61F. Winds NE at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration.
SATURDAY: Mainly sunny. High 62F. Winds light and variable. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
