Raptor Observations: A steady flight overall, though some migrants were high and hard to spot. Fewer vultures and Bald Eagles than other recent days despite the excellent winds. A moderate Accip flight with 28 sharpies and 23 Coops. Few Buteos with just one red-shoulder and 3 red-tails migrating. Five kestrels and three merlins. Black Vulture 247 is still around and starting to grow some feathers to fill in its wing gap.
First big pushes of Canada Geese and Purple Finches this season.
New species for season: Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Pintail
Predictions: Tomorrow: Sunny. High 62F. Winds NNW at 10-20mph. Good winds, though a tad stronger than may be comfortable. Spotting may be tough with the blue skies. Expect moderate migration.
Friday: Mainly sunny. High 64F. Winds NNW at 10-15mph. Good winds again, but spotting may be difficult with the blue skies. Expect moderate migration.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 68F. Winds light and variable. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org