Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Autumn Heil, Joe Swertinski
Visitors: 2
Weather: Overcast with misty rain the first few hours and a few sprinkles late. A brief brighter period in the early afternoon. Moderate to strong northwest winds.
Raptor Observations: A push of Turkey Vultures in the first hour then a steady trickle the rest of the day for a total of 114. Four migrating Bald Eagles and a few others around. One adult female Northern Harrier gave a nice pass low overhead. Two sharpies and a Coop. Five red-shoulders and one migrating red-tail. One hunting Merlin.
Non-raptor Observations: 300 Canada Geese, 22 Mallards, Common Loon, 4 Common Ravens, 8 Purple Finches, Pine Siskin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, no monarchs. https://ebird.org/checklist/S410251987
Predictions: TOMORROW: A mix of sun and clouds early then cloudy. High 49F. Winds NW at 10-20mph. Excellent conditions overall. Expect moderate to good migration.
SUNDAY: Sunshine early then cloudy. High 51F. Winds NW at 10-15mph. Similar to tomorrow.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. High 53F. Winds NW at 5-10mph. Good wind direction again, but slightly weaker and more sun. Raptors may get up higher and be harder to spot with fewer clouds but still overall good conditions. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
