Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Joe Swertinski
Visitors: 3
Weather: Overcast with light southeast winds in the morning. A midday thunderstorm paused the count for an hour and a quarter. There was a tornado warning south of us and extensive hail in that area but we just got rain. A nice rainbow afterwards as it became partly sunny for the last two hours with winds shifting westerly.
Raptor Observations: Overall poor conditions. Turkey Vultures were active with 53 migrating. The only other migrant was a sharpie. Several local raptors were seen including red-shouldered, red-tailed, Cooper's, Merlin, and Bald Eagle.
Non-raptor Observations: 150 Canada Geese, 18 Wood Ducks, 27 Double-crested Cormorants, 1,200+ American Robins, 120 Cedar Waxwings, 10 Purple Finches, Fox Sparrow, 2,000 Common Grackles, no monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S410043507
New species for season: Fox Sparrow
Predictions: TOMORROW: Steady light rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 42F. Winds NNW at 10-20mph. Chance of rain 70%. Despite the good winds, the damp and gloomy conditions may prevent a raptor flight. Count will likely be shortened or cancelled.
SATURDAY: A mix of clouds and sun early then cloudy. High 48F. Winds NW at 10-20mph. Good conditions. Dress warm. Expect moderate to good migration.
SUNDAY: Mix of sun and clouds. High near 50F. Winds NW at 10-20mph. Good conditions again. Expect moderate to good migration.
======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
