Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 2.5 hours
Official Counter: Carl Carbone
Observers: Stephanie Carbone
Visitors: None
Weather: Chilly day with light rain/drizzle early. Heavy, low cloud cover kept the few birds that passed well within normal eyesight. The rain became more steady around Noon, so we stopped the count at 12:30p.
Raptor Observations: Just a few groups of Turkey Vultures passed early, close to the lake. We noted three probably local turkey vultures heading south.
Non-raptor Observations: We started the search to the west near the pond due to the easterly winds. The ballpark lot was closed. The pond had a couple of female Hooded Mergansers, two Canada Geese, and three Mallards. Two Belted Kingfishers were also present. An Eastern Phoebe was hunting around the pond, and we spotted a Brown Creeper passing through. A Double-crested Cormorant flew over heading east.
Predictions: Tomorrow looks slightly better with some early light rain and light southerly winds. ======================================================================== 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...>
