Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kate McKay
Observers: Annamarie Saenger, Chuck Carlson, Janet Delaney,
Tom Delaney, Tom Momeyer
Visitors:
73. Thanks to Steve & Rich, Brian & Pat, and David!
Weather:
Mostly cloudy with a light breeze. Temperatures ranged from 37 °F to 44
°F. There was a light shower during the 2 o'clock hour and another during
the 4 o'clock hour. A brilliant rainbow appeared after the second shower.
Raptor Observations:
Great diversity of raptors, with 10 species counted. An exciting highlight
was the sight of four goshawks flying overhead during the 11 o'clock hour,
with three visible in the sky at the same time. Other highlights included a
beautiful Merlin landing on a spruce tree out in front of the hawkwatch and
another Merlin chasing after a sharpie.
Non-raptor Observations:
Many of the usual songbirds about including juncos, white-throats,
Red-breasted Nuthatches, and Purple Finches.
Predictions:
Northwest wind tomorrow with increasing clouds. Could be another nice day
for migration!
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Report submitted by Kate McKay (<northernjay444...>)
Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory information may be found at:
www.harriscenter.org
