Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Maili Waters, Mike Tetlow
Observers: Bridget Watts, Daena Ford, Greg Sanda, Mike Tetlow, Pat Martin, Robin Morey, Rosemary Reilly, Vid Killius
Visitors: 10
Weather: Mostly sunny in the morning with clouds moving in in the early afternoon. Rain started around 1pm and lasted until 3pm. Winds out of the west at 25-35mph with some stronger gusts. Temps started out near 50F but dropped into the mid 40s in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: There was a large push of birds between 8:30am and 9:30am with around 1000 Turkey Vultures passing within the hour. The rest of the day (excluding when it was raining) had a decent, consistent flow of birds. It was a great day for Sharp-shinned Hawks with our day total ending at 198. Broad-winged Hawks were also numerous with a total of 154. Two Merlins flew by at the end of the day providing excellent views.
Non-raptor Observations: 5 Sandhill Cranes
Predictions: Tomorrow will be cloudy and windy. A few snow flurries or rain showers possible. High of 42F. Winds WNW at 25-35mph. There will probably be light movement, but don't expect a large flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Maili Waters (<mailirwaters...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
