Feeling a change in the air? You're not alone. Restless raptors do to and
they will soon be on the move. East Cascades Audubon Society's 15th Green
Ridge Fall Raptor Survey will kick off in three weeks starting on the
weekend of the 21st and 22nd of September followed by the 28th and 29th and
the first three weekends of October. Our goal is to catch peak migration
but the third weekend of October can be touch and go due to weather. We
welcome all visitors and volunteers as the more eyes to the sky the better
to assist in spoting and tracking migrants. Come up for an hour or stay
the day but either way, the scenery and other species are sure to please
plus it's a fun way to hone one's skills in identifying raptors at
distance. Mornings often start slow with numbers building up as the
afternoon progresses. The last 8 miles to the site are dirt but can be
easily navigated by any passenger car. Detailed information and directions
can be found on ECAS's excellent website under the PROJECTS tab. Hope to
see you there!
David Vick
Terrebonne
