Observation start time: 09:15:00 Observation end time: 13:45:00 Total observation time: 4.25 hours
Official Counter: Joe Fell
Observers: Joe Sullivan
Visitors: Joe Sullivan braved the windy conditions for the latter portion of the day.
Weather: Cool, windy, and cloudy.
Raptor Observations: Both the numbers and species diversity were low today. The majority of the birds seen were very high, some being viewable with a scope only.
There was one very interesting bird that resembled a Black vulture in form and flight style, but did not provide great looks. It appeared to have a lighter back and darker underside. I do not think the lighter back was due to lighting, but I cannot say the same for the darker underside.
Non-raptor Observations: A variety of expected migrants, with 13 Chimney Swifts fighting the wind being my favorite.
Predictions: The weather for tomorrow looks a bit milder, but still a bit breezy, and will hopefully have a better flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Joseph Fell (<jfell2000...>)
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...>
