Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Alec Humann
Observers: Don Dixon, Sue Barth
Visitors: Don Dixon spent a good part of the day with me (should definitely get assigned a few days next spring), Steph Foraker and Sue Barth all assisted with spotting birds and were great company!
Weather: Today unexpectedly turned out to be nice, mostly sunny with temps warming to 50. During the 9-10 hour cloud cover increased to 80% but then decreased the remainder of the day until it was almost clear from 130 until the end of the count. Winds were out of the NNW most of the day but after 4 days of rain and wet snow, I guess the birds were in the mood to hustle north today!
Raptor Observations: An amazing movement of Turkey Vultures today!!! At times, it was almost overwhelming! Kettles and birds streaming over gliding north continued most of the day. An immature Golden Eagle was the highlight of the day at 10;37am. A total of 6 Northern Harriers, including an adult male, was also a nice count for this location.
Non-raptor Observations: Two Common Loons, singing Purple Finch, a lone Horned Lark, and a Northern Raven were the non-raptor highlights of the day.
Predictions: The weather forecast looks similar today except the north breeze is predicted to have an easterly component. The watch may be held in Section H or at the ballpark if the birds hug the Erie shoreline. ======================================================================== 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...>
