Weather: Partly cloudy clearing to blue skies. Moderate southwesterly winds. High 65F.
Raptor Observations: Decent raptor activity on the horizon all day. Some migrants high overhead though spotting was difficult when the skies went blue.
Turkey Vultures made up the bulk of the flight with nearly 150. Good Bald Eagle activity with 14 migrating. Four harriers including three adult males. A few sharpies and Coops. A handful of Buteos (5 red-shoulders, 7 red-tails). One hunting Merlin.
Non-raptor Observations: 90 Canada Geese, 2 Common Loons, Belted Kingfisher, 2 Common Ravens, 10 Purple Finches, no Pine Siskins at the feeders today so perhaps the flock moved on, 5 Rusty Blackbirds, 1 monarch. https://ebird.org/checklist/S409597864
Predictions: TOMORROW: Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 66F. Winds SW at 5-10mph. Similar to today but weaker winds. Should be a pleasant day. Raptors may take longer to get up because they'll have to wait for the thermals to build since the winds are so light. Expect light to moderate migration.
THURSDAY: Rain showers early with some sunshine later. High near 60F. Winds WSW at 5-10mph. Chance of rain 50%. An improving forecast. Expect light migration.
FRIDAY: Overcast. High 48F. Winds NW at 10-20mph. Great winds. Overcast skies will help with spotting. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
