Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Erika Bowman
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: WINDY, sunny and clear. Started cool but warmed up as the day progressed.
Raptor Observations: A mature Bald Eagle escorted 2 different Ospreys through the area. Cooper's Hawk visited several times. A Broad-winged checked out the watch at least 6 times. A mature Red-tailed Hawk was attacked by 2 Am. Crows, appearing to defend their nest. 9 Turkey Vultures escorting the Bald Eagle and one of the Osprey through the area.
Birds were either flying close top of treetops or close the escarpment below eye level since the wind was so strong. Migrating Red-tailed was immature.
Non-raptor Observations: M Dove, N Flicker, Blue-headed Vireo, Blue Jay, Am Crow, C Raven, BC Chickadee, T Titmouse, T Swallow, Am Goldfinch, E Towhee, N Cardinal. E Bluebirds have 4 eggs in nest. Tree Swallows seem territorial but not around any particular nest box.
Predictions: Mainly sunny. High around 70F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Erika Bowman (<dizzechick...>)
