Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Brian M. Wargo
Observers: Adam Katrancha, Dave Poder, Jim Rocco
Visitors: John and Jenn Wolff, 6 others
Weather: Warm with fog in the valley in the morning. You can look out for a few miles perfectly straight, with a sea of clouds below you. The day started with a slight southeast wind that grew in intensity throughout the day. Perfect clouds most of the day with nearly optimal temperatures made for a great late winter day.
23 of the Golden Eagles occurred in one hour. At one time there were four in the sky together.
Non-raptor Observations: American Crow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, Common Loon, Common Raven, Downy Woodpecker, Eastern Bluebird, European Starling, Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, Tree Swallow, Tufted Titmouse, White-Breasted Nuthatch
Two Eastern Comma Butterflies
Eastern Newt walking across the hawkwatch field
Predictions: A shower is possible early. Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High around 60F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Brian M. Wargo (<brianwargo...>)
