Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Joe Swertinski, Sally O’Byrne
Observers: David Brown, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Phil Rushworth, Steve Minner, Walt Blackwell, Zhen Lu
Visitors: 11
Weather: Mostly cloudy with strong and gusty westerly winds following an overnight cold front.
Raptor Observations: Less activity than expected. A steady flow of Turkey Vultures with 42 for the day. A moderate Bald Eagle flight with 11 migrating. Small numbers of other expected raptors including a harrier and a merlin. Only a few migrating Accips and Buteos. One late Osprey.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High near 70F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Wednesday: Generally sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 64F. Winds W at 10-20mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Thursday: Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 62F. Winds W at 10-15mph. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
