Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Daena Ford
Observers: Dan Funk
Visitors: None
Weather: Rain showers were in the area in the morning, but by the time the count started they were past. Mostly cloudy today, with some breaks here and there. Warm and humid. Winds steady SW until the end of the 3rd hour when they were NW for the duration, bringing very little activity. Cooler temps than this past week, which was a relief.
Raptor Observations: Most movement occurred during the 10-11 hour. Low diversity today, with mainly Red-tailed and Broad-winged Hawks, and some Bald Eagles.
Adult Bald Eagle perched on "eagle island" giving nice scope views, and then came back toward us from across the bay, low and showy.
3 Osprey hung around the bay for a bit, then soared across the east spit. Did not include them in the count though, as it was hard to determine if they were passing through or just staying local.
Cooper's Hawk popped up out of the marsh in front of the platform, and then disappeared away from us.
Non-raptor Observations: Painted turtle was rescued from the parkway exit and brought to a safer spot in the marsh. Goldfinches and swallows continue. Mourning Doves and starlings. Green Heron. A few Monarchs
Predictions: Partly cloudy skies with winds out of the NNE. Likely will be slow tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
