Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Sean Sheehan
Observers: Niki Banke
Visitors: Ken and his dog Duncan stopped by and chatted around 10:45.
Weather: Mostly cloudy and muggy. It started to rain at the end.
Raptor Observations: A quiet day. Saw a female Northern Harrier perched in the wetland area and an adult eagle perched in a snag on the far side. A couple of turkey vultures were flying to the west. Light numbers of broad-wings and red-tails.
Non-raptor Observations: A flock of 37 unknown duck species flew by. Lots of swallows. Goldfinch activity was abundant in the flowery scrub.
Predictions: Wind direction will impact numbers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sean Sheehan (<sheesh...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/