Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: C-c-c-cold! Temperatures never got above 29F and the stiff WNW to NW winds made it feel like it was in the teens. On the brighter side, there was some sunshine throughout the day and the snow flurries were very light and intermittent.
Raptor Observations: 37 hardy Turkey Vultures dribbled through, 1 adult Bald Eagle, 4 sharpies and 1 coop brought the day's paltry total to 43 migrating raptors. A local pair of Turkey Vultures (first time seeing some that could be considered locals) and a pair of local Red-tails added some diversion on an otherwise very slow day.
Non-raptor Observations: An early male Blue-gray Gnatcatcher was quite a surprise, especially with these cold temperatures. I'm sure he was second-guessing his decision to come this far north so soon. A Hermit Thrush was foraging on the lawn along with some robins. Quite a mix of ducks were in the pond, including a female Common Goldeneye, numbers of all 3 mergansers, Mallards, and a female Bufflehead. <br><br> <b>Today's eBird Checklist:</b> <br> <a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S318408455" title="Today's eBird checklist">https://ebird.org/checklist/S318408455</a>
Predictions: TOMORROW: it's got to be better than today! And it is, in fact, forecast to be warmer with southerly winds. The temps should reach the mid-50's with mild to moderate winds out of the SSE.<br><br>
THURSDAY: looks even better if the 20% chance of rain doesn't materialize. Temps should reach the mid 60's at least! Winds should be out of the SSW. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sue Barth (<suebarth...>)
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...>
