Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Jon Kauffman
Observers: Sarah Carney
Visitors: A gentlemen from Virginia
Weather: Cloud cover was sparse and winds were variable and light from the WSW until about 10:45am. Thereafter, cloud cover increased from the NW and winds shifted from the W at 8-12mph.
Raptor Observations: Very few raptor/vulture activity until the winds shifted. Once the shift occurred, RT, BV, TV, immature BE, and Common Ravens started to meander around upridge and above the platform. The BE's and Ravens being the most playful with each other. This went on for about 90 minutes. None exhibited any migratory behavior.
GOEA: AD(11;450 AD(2:58) AD(2:59) Juv(314)
Non-raptor Observations: Common Loon(2) Pine Siskin(65) Purple Finch(2) Snow Bunting(1)
Common True Katydid still singing and seen on nearby trees.
Predictions: West winds with cooler temps might bring another eagle or two. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jon Kauffman (<jvk5019...>)
