Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown, Ginny Halterman
Observers: Frank Rohrbacher, Ginny Halterman, Kim Steininger, Lana Glass, Maddie Martin, Richard King, Scott Northey
Visitors: 48, including 30+ from the Delaware Master Naturalists.
Thanks to Ginny Halterman for filling in as counter for an hour while I interacted with the group.
Weather: Periods of sun and clouds, with a high layer of cirrus clouds for the afternoon. Light and variable winds, shifting from easterly to southerly. Warmer.
Raptor Observations: A more moderate flight today with the less favorable winds. Only a few dozen Turkey Vultures and a few Black Vultures migrating. Five migrating Bald Eagles and a quite a few other around. Moderate Accip migration with 7 Coops and 17 sharpies. A few harriers, kestrels, and merlins. One red-shoulder and nine red-tails.
Predictions: Tomorrow: Intervals of clouds and sun. High 76F. Winds SSE at 10-20mph. Expect light to moderate migration. Should be a nice day to be out and there should be local raptors up and around.
Monday: Partly cloudy. High 63F. Winds W at 15-25mph. Higher gusts possible. Expect moderate migration.
Tuesday: Sunny. High near 70F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Expect light to moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
