Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: David Brown
Observers: Elaine Lennox, Jeremy Pete, Kim Steininger, Nick Kachala, Scott Meagher, Shelly Rackovsky
Visitors: 20, Pat L., Shai M., Meryl A.
Weather: Overcast in the morning with light westerly winds. Clearing to mostly sunny in the afternoon with strengthening winds. Felt cold with the wind.
Raptor Observations: A light but steady migration. Most migrants were very high. The highlight was an immature Golden Eagle. Most numerous were 59 Turkey Vultures. Only 14 Broad-winged Hawks and 13 Sharp-shinned Hawks.
New species for season: Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Palm Warbler, Pine Warbler, American Avocet
Predictions: TOMORROW: Mainly sunny. High around 50F. Winds N at 5-10mph. Blue skies will make spotting difficult. Northerly winds will push migrants away from the lake shore. Count will probably move to Frisbee Hill. Expect light migration.
TUESDAY: Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 64F. Winds SW at 15-25mph. Great winds. Expect moderate to good migration. POSSIBLY A BIG DAY.
WEDNESDAY: Rain and snow becoming cloudy. High near 45F. Winds NNW at 10-20mph. Expect minimal migration. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Brown (<davidebrownpa...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
