Observation start time: 09:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Harrington
Observers: Joe Sullivan, Sandy Radigan
Visitors: Joe Sullivan and Sandy Radigan
Weather: Westerly breeze which change direction and velocity throughout the count period. Skies varied from mostly cloudy to mostly sunny. Conditions provided a slow migration but with good variety.
Raptor Observations: Small numbers of Turkey Vultures and Broad-winged Hawks came through in 1, 2, 3 and 4s. The highlight of the day was a Black Vulture coming through in the 10 am hour. Other migrants included an adult Bald Eagle, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, and a couple of Sharp-shinned Hawk. Local birds included an adult and an immature Bald Eagle, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk and Turkey Vultures.
Non-raptor Observations: Nothing unusual.
Predictions: Temps in the low 20's, mostly cloudy with strong SW winds with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms. Tornado?
======================================================================== Report submitted by Frederick Harrington (<harrinfe...>)
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...>
