Observation start time: 10:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Cody King
Observers:
Weather: Started out at 10C and reached 17C. Intermittent rain showers throughout the viewing time with hours 3 and 4 receiving the least amount of rain. Wind speeds reached 11mph.
Raptor Observations: Spent most time watching near pond. The first raptor appeared ~10:15 which was a Sharp-shinned Hawk heading NE. The first Osprey of the hawk watch season was only seen by Sue Barth but a second one flew over during hour 4. Not great numbers of Turkey Vultures but still some flocks moving through in the rain.
Non-raptor Observations: A total of 45 species seen. Personal FOY Eastern Phoebe, Barn Swallow, Osprey and Pied-billed Grebe. Species on the pond included Canada Goose, Mallard, Wood Duck, Lesser Scaup and Pied-billed Grebe. Also a good flight of blackbirds.
Predictions: A high of 16C and more rain tomorrow could produce another day like today ======================================================================== Report submitted by Cody King (<cody128865...>)
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...>
