Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller, Mark Morris
Observers: Bob Michaud, Eric Mueller, Ernie Leblanc, Jack Miano, Joanne Hart
Weather: After early morning showers, clouds persisted until mid afternoon with temps between 50-57âF. Winds were light and variable to start shifting to light from the west 0 -15 mph with very good visibility after morning low clouds.
Raptor Observations: The passing cold front in the morning delayed migrant activity for the most part until midday. Resting BWâs tried to get going early, but were having trouble getting lift and were searching for it. We had a few small kettles of 8,5,5. Osprey continue to pass north.
Local Raptors: TV-34, BE-4, RS-2, CH-4, RT-4, AK-1,OS-1, BV-2
Non-raptor Observations: Other Birds Observed: B.H.Cowbird-1, Tree Swallow-5, Barn Swallow-1, A.Goldfinch-6, D.Woodpecker-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, C.Flicker-2, D.C.Cormorant-1, R.Crossbill-8, G.B.Heron-3, A.Robin-14, N.Cardinal-2, Pine Warbler-2, Song Sparrow-2, Starling-8, H.Sparrow-6, E.Towhee-1, B.Jay-4, A.Crow-2, Raven-2, Fish Crow-2, E.Bluebird-1, M. Dove-2
Predictions: Tomorrowâs weather looks promising as we are going to have moderate west winds with increasing afternoon clouds to aid spotting.
======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
