Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Chuck Carlson, Tom Momeyer
Visitors: 61.
Weather: Warm and sunny. Foggy for the first hour and then very hazy. Temps ranging from 40 to 56 degrees. Winds from the WSW, decreasing throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: At first it seemed that the only birds flying were the ravens and local raptors (including an adult red-tail, immature Cooper's, and sharpie). But then finally, around 2:45pm, an immature Bald Eagle appeared over North Pack and headed south with migratory intent. First and last migrant of the day.
Non-raptor Observations: Two shrews and two voles provided the entertainment today, nibbling on the birdseed and scurrying back and forth as they cached some for later. Blue Jays, chickadees, juncos (one missing its tail), and a single chipmunk also snacked on the birdseed.
Predictions: Sunny and breezy tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>) Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at: www.harriscenter.org
