Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 5.25 hours
Official Counter: Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: There was a southerly component to the moderate winds all day, temps rose from a chilly 38F to 55, no precipitation but very cloudy all day.
Raptor Observations: It was a surprisingly poor day, especially given the weather conditions. Only 45 migrating Turkey Vultures, 18 Broad-wings, 1 Osprey, 1 each sharpie and coop, and 3 migrating Red-tails. Our local pair of Red-tails and a coop made appearances.
Non-raptor Observations: Other than 1 Common Loon and a singing Purple Finch, nothing of note.
Predictions: Hopefully, better than today. The temps should be in the mid 60's, cloudy, light winds from the west. Thursday looks similar but with a northerly component to the winds. ======================================================================== 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...>
