Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Kim Steininger
Visitors: 1
Weather: Morning rain showers delayed the start of the count. Got two and a half hours of counting in from the car before rain showers ended the count early. Strong northeasterly winds.
Raptor Observations: A few dozen Turkey Vultures plus small numbers of other expected species. One Osprey, two Bald Eagles, one Cooper's Hawk, one Red-tailed Hawk, and one kestrel. An Osprey with a fish landed in a nearby tree. One harrier hunting the marsh.
New species for season: Great Egret, Sanderling, Caspian Tern
Predictions: TOMORROW: Morning snow showers transitioning to rain showers. High 42F. Winds NW at 15-25mph. Expect light migration.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. High 48F. Winds NW at 10-20mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. High 48F. Winds NNE at 5-10mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
