Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Bob Secatore
Observers: Brian Rusnica, Harry Wales, Herrrick Wales, John Cannizzo, Kathryn Chihowski, Mark Schoene, Mark Schoene , Mark Timmerman, Paul Roberts, Peter Duffy, Susan Moses
Visitors: Julie Roberts, Andrea Cannizzo, Tom Graham, Leslie Kramer, Diane Amirault.
Weather: Initial south wind swung into the SE (onshore breeze) for a short period before a more favorable west wind of moderate velocity took over for the remainder of the watch. Variable cloud cover all day with variable temps as a consequence.
Raptor Observations: This was our best migrant tally so far this season with 76 birds being counted. Raptors that failed to migrate: 3 BE (one Adult), 6 TVs, 1 Red-tailed Hawk, several OS (including some local nesters) and several NH.
Non-raptor Observations: Other birds: 3 Raven, 1 Field Sparrow, a flock of 23 Glossy Ibis, 3 Yellowlegs, Flickers, Grackles, Mockingbirds, 1 R-b Merganser a Surf Scoter.
Predictions: Favorable W and WSW winds of moderate velocity with temps in the high 40s to low 50s. Rain showers possible around 3:00 pm EDT. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Robert Secatore (<rs8843829...>) Plum Island MA information may be found at: http://www.massbird.org/emhw
