Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Andrew Bechdel
Observers: Kathy Bechdel, Nick Bolgiano
Visitors: Kathy & Dave Bechdel
Weather: In the morning, partly cloudy, mild, and light to moderate NE wind. In the afternoon, mostly full sun, warmer, and light to moderate ENE wind. Wind Speed: 2-8mph. Temperature: 5-14 Celsius.
Raptor Observations: No Golden Eagles.
Today's flight was a slow but steady trickle of BWs. There seemed to be no established flight path. Almost all BWs followed the ridge top or parallel to the N side, but they were seen at a variety of distances and heights.
Non-migratory raptors: 1 Black Vulture, 5 Turkey Vulture, 2 Bald Eagle, 2 Red-tailed Hawk
Predictions: Uncertain; Tomorrow will likely be the final day of the watch. With SE winds forecasted, it could be an excellent day to see big kettles of BWs and other migrants. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Andrew Bechdel () Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch information may be found at: tusseymountainspringhawkwatch.org/
