September 23 [Day 4] (George Halmazna) Strong downslope winds all day kept temperatures well above seasonal norms with 17C recorded at 1700 and a high of 24C at 1500. Surface winds were SW (occasionally SSW) all day gusting in excess of 60 km/h after 1500, while ridge winds were strong SW-SSW gusting to 202 km/h. Golden Eagle numbers continue to slowly increase with a season-high 10 birds (9a,1sa) recorded between 1527 and 1628. The first bird of the day was the season's first Cooper's Hawk, a juvenile, at 1018 and 2 unaged Sharp-shinned hawks completed the day's tally of 13 birds. There were good numbers of passerines including 7 Ruby-crowned Kinglets, 60 American Robins, 2 House Wrens, 3 Swamp Sparrows, 5 White-winged Crossbills and around 500 Pine Siskins. Mammals seen near the site included 37 Elk and 2 Grizzly Bears.

12.5 hours(48.33) SSHA 2 (4), COHA 1 (1) GOEA 10 (28) TOTAL 13 (36)