Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: John Weeks, Steve Tysz
Weather: Minimal clouds (2-5% cloud-cover, all to the south), but intrusive haze reminiscent of a day in early September. Wind WNW/NW 2-11 mph. Temperature 53-56 F.
Raptor Observations: The birds just don't want to move. Will this pleasant weather never end??? Not counted as migrants: 2 Turkey Vultures, 3 Bald Eagles (2 adults; one immature), Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Common Merganser, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay (carrying an acorn; yes, it was that slow), Common Ravens (7+; hard to count in the hazy distance), Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebirds (4), American Robins (11), Purple Finches (7), American Goldfinches (5), Dark-eyed Junco. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
