Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Andy Dickson, Paul Baglia
Observers: Devin Banning, John Antonevich
Weather: Cool, mixed sun and clouds light winds out of the west on arrival. As clearing skies moved inland throughout the day,the very minimal flight moved up the escarpment. We began the day at site 1A, then moved inland ending the count high at #3 on Creamery Rd. In mid afternoon from near the top of the escarpment as onshore breezes brought fog embankments across Lake Erie which lifted over the warmer land and ascended the escarpment as cumulus clouds. It was a new meteorological experience for John A and myself. Clouds thickened late afternoon and the view of Lake Erie disappeared and the count was ended.
Raptor Observations: Very few migrating raptors and only in the afternoon did the birds pass in something resembling a flight line over site #3. Some of the birds were above the low ceiling flying through and behind the low clouds.
Non-raptor Observations: Northern Raven
Predictions: Early rain with NE winds and a high of 52F. Increasing pressure and diminishing clouds late. Maybe some birds will follow the front and push through the headwinds? ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew J. Dickson (<adickson3...>) Ripley Hawk Watch information may be found at: www.facebook.com/groups/3193820734258889/
