Monday, February 20, 2017

Monday February 20, 2017-A Record Day For February

Leaders:
Herb
Judy
Assisted by:
Hal
Steve

Migration:
Swainson's Hawks-489
Cooper Hawks-2
Turkey Vultures-11

Discussion:
A remarkable beginning of the season dashing the records for February! At 8:30am two large kettles formed over the Date Farm. The hawks streamed west/northwest and out of the valley.

Evening Watch:
This evening 13 Swainson's came in and spent some time drifting about. A few are roosting in Tamarisk Trees far to the east. Some might be in the Date Farm


Prediction:
Wind should be calm so we are looking for lift-off between 8 and 9AM.

Waiting to Migrate-HC

Eucalyptus Tree With SW's-HC



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2 comments:

  1. Nonna and GrandadFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    I will be out in Borrego, where are good spots to capture images?
    Thank you
    David

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  2. Jack of HeartsFebruary 24, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    2/23 Thursday morning.
    We, along with 20 others, waited at the platform.
    No hawks.
    No experts on site.
    Will return in a week.

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