Today was supposed to be the day with total cloudy skies all day...and when the sun popped through about 1:15, we were slightly unprepared. But we gathered our things quickly, and drove to the watch. When we arrived, Jimmy was still tired and not so into it, but he rallied round. Our precious friend, Harold, called to say he was on his way as well. And we hadn't gotten settled before the first BW lazily crossed the skies.
Today, the Broadies were taking their time, mostly. Small groups and singles. Steady and on paths. As the wind changed the paths changed, but we could see them along the same path for a while, some high and some low, even as they rambled along together. 25 entries from 11:30am to 4:00pm, when the skies closed back in and we called it a day. And of those, 10 were single birds.
25 entries yielded 120 Broad-winged Hawks, on a no-go day. But Broadies are NOT the only thing on the move. I could scarcely see the hawks during one count, due to so many dragon flies and Butterflies in the air. Thousands...indeed, sooooo much traveling food. LOL
Today's totals:
120 Broad-wings
2 Sharp-shinned hawks
3 Osprey
1 Peregrine Falcon
1 Northern Harrier
3 Adult Bald Eagles
Lots of NE winds following a very light cold front, became a traveling day for migrating birds.
If you are inclined to come, Jimmy could use some help on Friday because I can't be there for long.
Come and Help us-
Keep Looking UP!!!!
Jimmy and Cynthia Wilkerson
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