Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Jim Thomson
Observers: Al Ambler, Brian Hardiman, Phil Rodriguez, Ted Lurker
Visitors: Sam and Beck Fisher. Son in law and grandson of our dear friends Scott Kalter and Sydney Long from New Hampshire. Sam and Beck were a great addition to the Coon team today and their spotting efforts were very much appreciated !! Mike Reese with friends Guy Lehman and Matt Colagiuri. Great having you guys up top today !!! Safe travels Mike ! Denise Thomson w/ Pumpkin the kitten ! Craig Stockert- glad you made it up. Thad Moe- Nice meeting you !
Hikers- 29
Weather: Temp-46-53 Deg.F, Wind- W@ 4-15mph, Mostly cloudy in AM to Partly cloudy in PM
Raptor Observations: BE- 16 ( 6A, 10I ) Some nice migration in the morning hours with plenty of Bald Eagle action but migration slowed to a trickle in the afternoon with only 8 raptors counted after noon. Our Bird of the Day goes to the local adult Peregrine that attacked an immature Bald Eagle and drove it down low into the river valley. This falcon made a few appearances throughout the day with a late day close look on the reservoir side in beautiful light.
Non-raptor Observations: Ravens TV's ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Thomson (<hawkinflight...>)
