Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: David Gordon
Observers: Peg Clukey
Visitors: Peg Clukey came and spent the first three hours watching the sky with me.
Weather: Weather conditions were very steady today. Clouds were 100% in place over the watch site for the entire count period. There was no change precipitation (0), barometric pressure (30.0), visibility (16K), or wind speed (3) for the entire period. The air temperature began at 2 degrees C and rose steadily to 5 degrees C at the end. Conversely, humidity fell from 80% to 69% over the count period. The mainly north wind varied slightly, NW to NE, throughout the count period .
Raptor Observations: We waited out the first two hours of no sighting. The last 15 minutes of the third hour started the slow but steady flow of TVs and small numbers of other early season movers. As I was leaving, all packed up and driving out, a Sharpie flew by, asking to be added to the count.
Non-raptor Observations: American Robins were the main seasonal bird, sight and sound wise. No major movement of any particular species.
Predictions: Seems like a rainy day with more favorable winds is in the offing . ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Gordon (<dgordonphoto...>)
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...>
