Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Alec Humann
Observers: Colin Gallagher, Kevin Rybczynski, Sharon Sisti, Tom Riley
Visitors:
Tom Riley, Sharon Sisti, Colin Gallagher and Kevin Rybczynski along with
some creepy dude who kept his distance thankfully.
Weather:
Light cloud cover at the beginning of the count and quickly changing over
to clear skies. Winds were consistent out of the WSW throughout the count
period. Temperatures were very comfortable ranging from the mid-50s to 60
degreesF.
Raptor Observations:
A great day for migration after birds had been held up on Sunday and Monday
due to snow, lake-effect snow/rain showers and northerly winds. The weather
yesterday was marginal so today they came�the adult Broad-wings!
Spectacular show of birds in tight kettles and birds in steady streams,
sometimes in varying directions, with many birds right overhead and low. A
nice mix of other raptors as well. I saw one immature Broad-wing today and
two adult missing tails!
Non-raptor Observations:
Other birds on the move included Barn Swallow and Common Loon. I was too
busy to notice much more today.
Predictions:
Sunny with some clouds, high in the mid-60s but with a light NE wind. May
provide good viewing earlier in the day before birds get high catching lift
from the northeasterly breeze. Should be a notable flight tomorrow.
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Report submitted by Alec Humann (<alechumann...>)
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...>
