Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Carl Carbone
Observers: Stephanie Carbone
Visitors: None
Weather: The morning started off clear and cold. Despite the temps rising to the 40s, the wind off the lake kept things pretty cool. Some high cirrus clouds passed overhead after Noon.
Raptor Observations: 1,090 Turkey Vultures were the main attraction. The highest count was in Hour 5. One Bald Eagle was barely spotted at a great distance in Hour 2.Several Red-tailed Hawks passed by, but no Red-shouldered were seen. One Sharp-shinned and one American Kestrel appeared to be migrating by. A local Cooper's Hawk was chasing American Robins in the southwest corner of the open area behind the mausoleum.
Non-raptor Observations: The pond was very "quiet" with just 3 pairs of Mallards and 3 Canada Geese.
Predictions: Tomorrow looks a bit warmer with a southeast wind. Rain possible after 2pm.
eBird Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S221167967 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Carl Carbone (<csquared63...>)
Site Description: This spring only "all volunteer" watch is conducted at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. It is located on flat lake plain located along the shoreline of the east end of Lake Erie, about 10 miles south of Buffalo, NY. For additional information contact Jim Landau at <landaujr...>
