Weather: It was sunny and clear all day with a high around 10C. Winds were primarily out of the NNW, up to 5 mph.
Counted from the same place as yesterday. The road is getting better since there has been some traffic, but you still need four wheel drive. On the way up there was a flock of 11 Bohemian Waxwings (photo below).
The flight was again far to the south. From the ridge it appears to be near Mt. Houghton, though it is probably a bit closer. The first Golden Eagle of the season flew by in the last hour of the count. It was pretty far out, but distinguishable from the Bald’s. 14 Bald’s and 11 unID’ed eagles were also recorded. Passerines included more Pine Siskins and a group of 13 Snow Buntings kept the first half of the day from being a total bust.
Tomorrow I try the west end and hopefully I’ll be counting from the shack!
Max
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Thanks for taking such gorgeous photos of our feathered friends! Love the eagles!