Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Eli Hevalow, Will Krohn
Observers: David Brown, Holly Merker, Kim Steininger, Maddie Martin, Phil Rushworth, Zhen Lu
Visitors: 12
Weather: Mostly cloudy with a high layer of cirrus clouds, thickening as the day when on. Moderate southerly winds. Very warm with a high around 76F.
Raptor Observations: Light but steady migration on the unfavorable winds. A few dozen Turkey Vultures. Otherwise sharpies were most numerous with 15. A few Buteos. Two Merlins.
Non-raptor Observations: 2 American Herring Gulls, 3 Fish Crows, Common Raven, Pine Siskin, 20 Purple Finches, 1 monarch. https://ebird.org/checklist/S280392668
New species for season: American Herring Gull, Pine Siskin
Predictions: Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 64F. Winds W at 15-25mph. Higher gusts possible. The strong winds may make viewing a little uncomfortable. Expect moderate migration.
Tuesday: Sunny with a few clouds. High 71F. Winds SSW at 10-15mph. Expect light to moderate migration.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 64F. Winds W at 10-20mph. Expect moderate migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Ashland Nature Center information may be found at: www.delnature.org
