Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Ernie Leblanc, Joanne Hart, Tom Gottschang
Visitors: Janlyn Neri
Weather: Clear skies to start transitioning to overcast with temps ranging from 36'-49'F. Winds were SSW calm to 12mph. Visibility was fair with moderate haze.
Raptor Observations: Osprey ruled this session as we set a daily site record with 21 migrating Birds! Twice we had groups of 3 Birds together. The OS liked the conditions as they circled up at leisure, then peeled North. NH's and Sharpies were present as well. The migrating Birds wanted to go high. Local Raptors: TV-15, OS-1, BE-4, CH-3, RT-8, AK-1
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-2, Black Duck-10, C.Merganser-1, G.B.Heron-2, Killdeer-1, Herring Gull-1, Mourning Dove-3, Rock Dove-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, Pileated Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, C.Flicker-1, Raven-4, C.Crow-24, Fish Crow-1, Blue Jay-5, Tree Swallow-7, A.Robin-3, E.Bluebird-2, Starling-200+/-, House Sparrow-15+/-, Song Sparrow-4, W.T.Sparrow-2, D.E.Junco-5, N.Cardinal-2, A.Goldfinch-1, Brown Headed Cowbird-11
Predictions: Snow and rain showers in the morning with East winds 5-8 mph and temps in the low 40's. No Hawk Watch is planned for tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
