Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller
Observers: Bill Rasku, Joanne Hart, Tom Gottschang
Visitors: Over 100 hikers, bikers, sightseers and lots of friendly dogs.
Weather: Clear skies in the morning slowly gave way to increasing numbers of cumulus clouds, and then a big rush of clouds from the south just after noon nearly filled the sky. Temps rose from 61 to 73 F, and winds blew from the WSW & SW at around 5-7 mph with frequent gusts from 12 to 14 mph. Moderate haze to begin the day, but as the humidity decreased from 72% down to 48%, the haze actually increased. The Boston skyline disappeared and Mt Monadnock was barely visible.
Raptor Observations: Another day with no migrating raptors, even after yesterday's rain and fog. The local TVs circled up at 8:48 am EST, and other local birds followed over the next 2 hours.
Thanks to Bill Rasku, Tom Gottschang and Joanne Hart for their help today.
Non-raptor Observations: Non-raptors: Chimney Swift-1, Blue Jay-1, Comm Raven-11, Barn Swallow-2, Tree Swallow-2, Gray Catbird-1, Cedar Waxwing-1, Eastern Towhee-1.
Predictions: Partly cloudy, 7-10 mph west winds, with temps rising from 65 to 72 F. Hopefully the wind direction will be more amenable to any birds thinking of migrating. ======================================================================== Report submitted by ERIC MUELLER (<ericmueller1912...>) Wachusett Mountain information may be found at: http://www.massbird.org/emhw
