Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:15:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson
Observers: Mike Ceci
Visitors: Kyle Brock brought great optics and tales of AZ & NM migration. Linda Barber, a recent transplant from northern VT, made a second appearance and might help again soon.
Weather: Cloudless skies with a gentle onshore breeze all day despite predictions for westerlies. Some contrails made the afternoon skies easier to scan and count. A gorgeous day at RHW.
Raptor Observations: Not big numbers overall but raptors outnumbered TVs for the first time this season. BWs numbers jumped meaningfully and lifted spirits and the anticipation of the upcoming BW push is palpable.
Non-raptor Observations: Dozens of Cormorants. Finches, sparrows, Flickers, Killdeer, Canada Geese. Local BEs, NH, RTs, AKs.
Predictions: Overcast, warm, strong southerlies. Could be a big day. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andy Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
