Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.8 hours
Compiler: David Barber
Counters: Sergi Gomez Espi
Visitors: 200
Weather: Overcast with partial clearing throughout the day, light SW winds 1-3 mph
Raptor Observations: Large flock of over 50 turkey vultures leaving the local roost in the morning.
Non-raptor Observations: red-bellied woodpecker, common raven, red-breasted nuthatch, ruby- and golden-crowned kinglets, eastern bluebird, cedar waxwing, dark-eyed junco, red-winged blackbird, > 1,200 common grackles, purple finch, house finch, pine siskin, American goldfinch
Predictions: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Great migration conditions! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Laurie Goodrich (<goodrich...>) Hawk Mountain Sanctuary information may be found at: http://www.hawkmountain.org/