Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Ernie Leblanc, Greg Watkevich, Jean Hampel
Weather: Brisk NW wind throughout duration 15-23mph with gusts to 30. Temps ranged from 41'-48'F. Overcast to start improving to mostly sunny with excellent visibility.
Raptor Observations: With the NW wind in place, Raptor migrants were on the move early as we had our biggest total(38);including 2 Rough Legs; in the first hour. We had our first Osprey(3) of the spring. Very exciting day of observing as we had 9 total Raptor species migrate. Cooper's Hawks and Sharpies took up the slack mid-day.
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-3, C.Merganser-1, Black Duck-4, Mallard-2, Mourning Dove-4, D.Woodpecker-1, Raven-4, C.Crow-8, Blue Jay-8, A.Robin-61, E.Bluebird-2, Starling-100+/-, House Sparrow-20+/-, N.Cardinal-4, Song Sparrow-10+/-, D.E.Junco-5, A.Goldfinch-7, C.Grackle-21, Red Winged Blackbird-3, B.H.Cowbird-3
Predictions: Tomorrows forecast calls for increasing clouds and calm winds to start increasing to 6 mph from the south in the afternoon with a high of 48'F ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
