Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Dede Johnston, Frank Rohrbacher, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Rachel Yurchisin
Visitors: 14
Weather: A partial cirrus layer. Light to moderate southwest winds. High around 70F.
Raptor Observations: The flight was mostly low to medium altitude. A nice push of Turkey Vultures with more than 150. One Osprey. Good Bald Eagle activity with 13 migrating. Two harriers. Sixteen sharpies and four Coops. A handful of Buteos with 7 red-shoulders and 6 red-tails. No falcons.
Non-raptor Observations: 75 Canada Geese, 3 Common Ravens, 120 Cedar Waxwings, 8 Purple Finches, 50 Pine Siskins, 50 Brown-headed Cowbirds, no monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S407818157
New species for season: Barred Owl
Predictions: TOMORROW: Areas of dense morning fog. Sunshine and clouds mixed. High around 75F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Similar to the past two days. Expect light to moderate migration.
THURSDAY: Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. High 72F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15mph. Chance of rain 40%. Gloomy conditions may hold back the flight. Expect light migration.
FRIDAY: Showers early, becoming steady rain later in the day. High 67F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Unfavorable conditions. Count will likely be shortened or cancelled. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
