Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller, Mark Morris
Observers: Eric Mueller, Jeff Johnstone, Mark Morris, Steve Farrell, Ted Purcell
Weather: A murky start with heavy fog dissipating slowly mid morning with temps between 50-74âF. Winds were light from the west 5-10 mph with visibility impaired initially.
Raptor Observations: Solid day from multiple groups including Osprey, Sharpies, and Falcons. The Peregrine passed alongside a Kestrel and a Sharpie!
TV-8, OS-3, BE-5, BW-4, RT-4, AK-1
Non-raptor Observations: Other Birds Observed: D.C.Cormorant-1, G.B.Heron-1, Raven-9, A.Crow-3, Fish Crow-1, B.Jay-4, A.Robin-2, R.B.Woodpecker-2, W.B.Nut.-1, N.Cardinal-1, A.Goldfinch-5, P.Siskin-1, W.T.Sparrow-1, Song Sparrow-2, Chipping Sparrow-15, Rose Breasted Grosbeak-2, H.Sparrow-12, Starling-70+/-, B.Oriole-1, Tree Swallow-20+/-
Predictions: We have more up and down spring weather ahead, but not a lot in the way of precipitation so we hope to get more passing migrants the next few days. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/