Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers:
Visitors: Sherry Mattison came during the 9 hour and helped through noon. She's a fast learn and was clicking TVs on her first day on the job.
Weather: On arrival... 100% cloud cover, 54F, light rain and light SSW down escarpment turning SW at the lake shore. Temperatures rose throughout the day until 3pm when they dropped sharply due to a wind shift to N. By 4pms winds had returned to S and temperature noticeably rose again. Skies were mostly cloudy all day.
Raptor Observations: Excellent AK, SS and RT numbers, finally. The TV parade continued today bringing our March count over 20,000, a great start to the season. Hopefully, the numbers continue to improve throughout the season.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: NE wind with increasing rain probability throughout the day, rising pressure and dropping temps. Not ideal conditions for a flight but who's to judge? ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
