Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Frank Rohrbacher, Ginny Halterman, Grace Muench, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Will Krohn
Visitors: 22
Weather: Cold morning with temps just above freezing. First hard frost of the season. Comfortable for the afternoon with a high in the low 60s. A few morning clouds, otherwise sunny. Light and variable winds.
Raptor Observations: Slower than other recent days. Only 31 migrating Turkey Vultures. A decent amount of Bald Eagle activity on the horizon but only two migrating. One adult male Northern Harrier. Four sharpies and one Coop. Only seven migrating red-shoulders and 2 red-tails.
The day was saved by an immature GOLDEN EAGLE that soared high overhead just after 3pm clock time (2pm EST). A family of three adults and a young girl got to see it while enjoying a picnic lunch, plus one hawk watch visitor.
Predictions: TOMORROW: Mainly sunny. High 66F. Winds light and variable. Similar to today. Expect light to moderate migration.
MONDAY: Sunny skies. Warm. High 69F. Winds WNW at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration.
TUESDAY: Mainly sunny. High 66F. Winds NNE at 5-10mph. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
