Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel
Observers: Dave Bechdel, Kathy Bechdel
Visitors: Kathy and Dave Bechdel
Weather: Overcast upon arrival then clearing a bit around 1400 with light SE wind. Wind speed: 1-5mph. Temperature: about 15 Celsius.
Raptor Observations: No Golden Eagles. Initially, I called the day due to forecasted rain, but I decided to conduct the count after conditions cleared and wind shifted to the SE. Around 1400, cloud cover cleared a bit and spurred a large flight of BWs. Unfortunately, I had to leave at 16:30. I think I could've seen another 100 BWs if I had stayed.
Non-migratory raptors: 1 Black Vulture, 15 Turkey Vulture, 2 Broad-winged Hawk, 1 Bald Eagle, 1 Red-tailed Hawk
Non-raptor Observations: N/A
Predictions: Friday could be an excellent day with moderate SSE/S wind. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Bechdel () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
