Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Jerry McWilliams
Observers: Jerry McWilliams, Pat Howell
Visitors: Pat Howell assisted before 0900 hrs. EST followed by Joe Susi & Julie Leonard who assisted for a few minutes. Visitors included Roger Donn, and the park manager Matt Greene.
Weather: Mostly clear with Cirrostratus clouds drifting through at times Modest winds from the SE switching to ENE by afternoon. Above average temps.
Raptor Observations: Birds were coming fairly steady though very high in small numbers, but in a steady flight line for until the wind switch to the ENE between 1200 and 1300 hrs. The finest hour was between the 1000 and 1100 hr. EST. When the wind shifted to the ENE between the 1200 and 1300 hr. EST, the lakeshore flight shut down. A slight push of SS early then BWs. There was a decent movement of BEs.
Non-raptor Observations: Canada Goose 5, Double-crested Cormorant 14, Purple Martin 2, Barn Swallow, Tree Swallow, Chimney Swift 2, American Goldfinch 9, Rock Pigeon, European Starling, Common GrackleJerry McWilliamsErie, Erie County, <Pa.jerrymcw...>
