Observation start time: 06:45:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris, Ted Purcell
Observers: Eric Mueller, Joe Fountain, Mark Morris, Scott Wiinikka, Tom Gottschang
Weather: Great spring day at Adams Farm with temps ranging from 48'-70'F. Clear skies and South winds calm -10mph. Visibility was good with distant haze in the afternoon.
Raptor Observations: It was another day of light Raptor migration. A sprinkling of various Raptors with Broad Wings leading the way with 9. Local Raptor traffic has been reduced somewhat probably due to nesting chores. Red Tails have been the exception as with any breeze at all, they are in the air. Local Raptors: TV-19, BE-3, SS-1, BW-3, RT-7 Non-raptor Observations: D.C.Cormorant-1, G.B.Heron-2, Mourning Dove-3, Chimney Swift-3, Eastern Kingbird-1, Pileated Woodpecker-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, Hairy Woodpecker-1, N.Flicker-1, Y.B.Sapscker-1, Raven-2, Blue Jay-97, Tree Swallow-3, Barn Swallow-2, N.Rough Winged Swallow-2, B.C.Chickadee-1, W.B.Nuthatch-1, A.Robin-2, E.Bluebird-1, G.Catbird-1, Starling-30+/-, House Sparrow-5, Song Sparrow-2, W.T.Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, Field Sparrow-1, E.Towhee-2, N.Cardinal-4, A. Goldfinch-5, House Finch-1, C.Grackle-1, R.W.Blackbird-2
Predictions: Chance of showers or storms early and late tomorrow with a high temp of 75'F. Winds will be light from the South 3-8 mph. Light to moderate Raptor migration is predicted. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
