Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Jeff Johnstone
Weather: Cool but fairly pleasant March morning at Adams Farm with temps ranging from 36'-45'F and generally a east wind from calm to 9 mph. Mostly clear to start with increasing clouds that were "milky". Visibility was good with some haze.
Raptor Observations: In a span of 5 minutes starting at 8am, 24 local TV's emerged from their roosts and dispersed. Between 10 and 11, local Red Tails rose up to stretch their wings and continue their courtship flights. This was also the time period when we were able to observe our 4 migrants: 1 TV, 1 BE, and 2 RS's. Along with the 24 TV's, we recorded 6 local RT's Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-26, M.Dove-2, C.Crow-8, Raven-2, B.Jay-19, B.C.Chickadee-1, Carolina Wren-1(singing), A.Robin-28, E.Bluebird-3, Starling-100+/-, House Sparrow-20+/-, Song Sparrow-6, N.Cardinal-8, House Finch-2
Predictions: Tomorrow's forecast looks like mostly sunny skies and warmer temps with a high of 56'F and light and variable winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
