Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Jennifer Caughel
Observers: Matt Kaufman, Sharon Sisti
Visitors: Many people sharing their stories about the birds they are here. Bruce and Sharon Gray, Sharon Sisti and Matt Kaufman stopped by and contributed to the count. Thanks Sharon for my Tim's break!
Weather: The day started out cool with 36 degrees and mostly cloudy conditions. Throughout the day the wind was light out of the west. In the 2 pm hour it switched to the southwest and it seemed the rain would be on its way. Light rain began around 4 pm .
Raptor Observations: The flight was slow in the first hour with 13 TVs. The next four hours had a good flight with Sharp shinned,Coopers, Red shouldered and red tails. A rough legged hawk came through in the 2 pm hour. Possible eagle but to far for ID.
Non-raptor Observations: Many flyover blackbirds . Some groups of flyover cormorants. Usual songbirds singing and eating on the lawn. Three buffleheads on the pond.
Predictions: Very similar to today. Hopefully the wind will lead to a good flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Jim Landau (<landaujr...>)
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...>
