Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: John Weeks
Observers: Bill Generous, John Weeks, Steve Tysz
Weather: Mostly cloudy (80-98%), stratus; slight flurry of snow in the afternoon. Wind NW 2-11 mph. Temperature 36-37 F. Raptor Observations: A kettle of 14 Turkey Vultures was a major surprise; historically, very few vultures have passed through here this late in the season (yet another sign of a changing climate?). Not counted as migrants: Bald Eagles (two adults, one immature), Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk.
Non-raptor Observations: Bird of the day: flock of 15 Snow Buntings (seen by Steve before I arrived). Mourning Doves (4), Northern Flicker, Blue Jays (2), American Crows (4), Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, Eastern Bluebirds (flock of 15), Purple Finch (m), American Goldfinches (10), Dark-eyed Junco. ======================================================================== Report submitted by John Weeks (<aerie.john...>)
