Another good day,with high winds being northwest till around noon. Thanks to Ron,Gunner,Richard and Kira for their coming out to enjoy the day and spot me some birds. A great view of a Peregrine Falcon was enjoyed again today,and several Northern Harriers passed by very closely. I had a nice kettle of 6 Northern Harriers today,and one with 15 Sharpshinned Hawks. An Osprey circled offering great views to Peter and I,as Peter took a break from his walk to check it out. Todays total of 118 raptors was the 11th day with greater than 100,and included:
Osprey.........................2
Northern Harrier.........31
Sharpshinned Hawk....63
Coopers Hawk.............2
Redtailed Hawk............1
American Kestrel........18
Peregrine Falcon...........1
With luck the predicted Friday northwest winds will bring a good movement of raptors. If the northwest winds predicted hang in until Friday,get to your favorite raptor viewing site.
Other birds seen today were Brown Creepers,many Golden Crowned Kinglets,a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and a Northern Mockingbird. Blue Jays continue to migrate in good numbers.
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