Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Carl Carbone
Observers: Stephanie Carbone
Visitors: None
Weather: Warm and breezy. The sky varied from 6% to 76% clouds. Most of the heavier clouds were to the south as the lake breeze kept the late thunderstorms away.
Raptor Observations: We began the count near the cemetery entrance. Initially, we were please to see a variety of birds passing by, but the numbers dropped rapidly. While the first several birds were overhead, later birds were much further south.
Non-raptor Observations: Despite the constant construction and early mowing noise, we heard Great-crested Flycatcher, Blue-headed Vireo and a pair of Tennessee Warblers serenaded us toward the end of the count.
Predictions: This was the official end of the count. We had a lot of fun. Looking forward to next year. ======================================================================== 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...>
Directions to site: Lakeside Cemetery is located in Hamburg, NY which is about 10 miles southwest of Buffalo, NY at the Hamburg Exit 57 of the NY State Thruway. Bear right after the toll booth onto Camp Road (Route 75). Proceed through the traffic light at Southwestern Blvd.(Route 20). The entrance to Lakeside Cemetery is on the left, less than 1/4 mile from the light. The watch is normally conducted half way between the entrance and the woods. There is currently one alternate location for easterly winds that move the flight path to the west and closer to the lake shore. That is farther into Lakeside Cemetery at Section H.
