Weather: Moderate easterly winds with rain showers becoming steady rain. Chilly. Count not conducted.
Raptor Observations: Merlin chasing the swallows at the East Spit in the morning. A few Bald Eagles hanging around the bay. One female kestrel hover hunting the marsh. One adult female harrier hunting the marsh.
Non-raptor Observations: East Spit: 5 Bonaparte's Gulls, 10 Caspian Terns, 3 Bank Swallows, 80 Tree Swallows (one with white forehead), 4 Northern Rough-winged Swallows, 5 Barn Swallows, Cliff Swallow, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Brown Creeper, Field Sparrow. https://ebird.org/checklist/S169014719
New species for season: Field Sparrow, Cliff Swallow
Predictions: TOMORROW: Overcast. High 57F. Winds WSW at 10-15mph. A decent wind, especially early, but the flight will depend on how much it clears up. If it isn't too gloomy we could get a decent flight. Expect moderate migration.
FRIDAY: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High 62F. Winds SSW at 10-20mph. Good winds. Expect moderate to good migration.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. High 51F. Winds W at 15-25mph. A decent wind direction, though a bit on the strong side. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
