Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller, Mark Morris
Observers: Eric Mueller, Jack Miano, Jeff Johnstone, Joanne Hart, Jon Skinner, Juliana Skinner
Weather: Clear skies to start with quickly increasing clouds with west winds 7-17 mph. Temps ranged between 39-47â F. Visibility was excellent today with good background of cloud cover.
Raptor Observations: The Broadwings were getting lift early as I switched tactics and scanned with my scope to get the birds rising. Consistent flight of BWâs with some small groups but a lot of single birds. Our 2 local Black Vultures continue their romance on the Starrett chimney.
Local Raptors: BV-2, TV-20, OS-1,BE-4, CH-4, RS-1, BW-6, RT-4, AK-1
Non-raptor Observations: Other Birds Observed: Pine Siskin-2, Red Crossbill-6, A.Robin-2, N.Cardinal-2, W.T.Sparrow-1, N.Flicker-1, H.Sparrow-6, Starling10, A.Crow-8, Raven-13, B.Jay-4, Y.B.Sap.-1(D), Pil. Woodpecker-1(c), ,A.Goldfinch-5, M.Dove-3, C.Grackle-6, T.Swallow-2, Goose Species-12, R.B.Woodpecker-1, D.Woopecker-1, B.H.Cowbird-2
Predictions: Tomorrow should be another promising day weather wise with light NW wind and some sun. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
