Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay, Mark Timmerman
Observers: David Wiedner, Glen Chretien, Jim McCoy, Katrina Fenton, Levi Burford, Mark Timmerman, Nora Hanke
Visitors: 202 visitors. Thanks Jim, Carl, Chris, Pat & Brian, and many others for spending time with us!
Weather: Mostly sunny with visibility to Mt. Washington. Gentle breeze from the northwest, becoming almost calm in the afternoon. Temps ranging from high thirties to low fifties.
Raptor Observations: The first bird of the day was a juvenile harrier flying through during 11 o'clock. It was followed by two more harriers, a few vultures, some buteos, some accips, some eagles, and a Merlin. The most birds came by during 1 o'clock (nine). Bald Eagles won the prize for the most abundant bird today, with four counted as migrants (all immature).
Non-raptor Observations: One exciting highlight: Around 4:30pm, Glen spotted three Sandhill Cranes flying over the valley! Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, and one Common Loon also flew over. A Blue Jay and chickadees enjoyed the birdseed.
Monarchs: 1/846
Predictions: Similar weather tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
