Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Dr. Jonathan Atwood, Glen Chretien, Mike Gebo, Nathan French, Polly Pattison, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: 238. Nice to see Silas, David, Sam, and Jim.
Weather: Warm and sunny with no clouds. Mt. Washington in view all day. Slight breeze from the west. Temps starting at 43 and ending at 56 degrees.
Raptor Observations: Like yesterday, the first bird was a harrier during 11 o'clock and the most birds came by during 1 o'clock, but we fell short of tying with yesterday and the day before's count. A paraglider and hot air balloon seen during the last hour didn't help us reach 21 because they weren't migrating. Highlights included a beautiful adult goshawk flying through the valley and five Black Vultures wandering northwards (new high count from Pack).
Non-raptor Observations: A Ruby-crowned Kinglet flitted about near the platform, and a flock of six White-winged Crossbills flew over!
Lots of insects around including Western Conifer Seed Bugs, Clouded Sulphur, Autumn Meadowhawk, Asian Lady Beetle, Pine Tree Spur-throat Grasshoppers, Punctated Ground Crab Spider, jumping spiders, wasps, and green lacewing.
Predictions: Looks like another pleasant day tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
