Date: 8/31/25 5:39 pm From: James Kimball <kimball...> Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] York Chimney Swifts
I estimated 700 or more Chimney Swifts flying around and entering the York Central School chimney this evening . This is an annual migration staging event at the old chimney of the York Central School, in Greigsville NY, documented for over 25 years now.
Ebird doesn’t like the count and may or may not pass on the report, but it is a familiar phenomenon in fall migration for swifts in many locations. Tonight the first swifts showed up at about 7:25 and various numbers could be seen flying about and occasionally entering the chimney. Peak numbers were between 7:55 and 8:10 - best seen from the parking area east of the school and looking toward the setting sun (beautiful tonight!).
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Sean Sheehan
Observers: Bridget Watts, Daena Ford, Randy Cavazza
Visitors: Last official day of the count brought out a handful of our volunteers and a couple interested in birding.
Tim Willis, Niki Banke and Henry the dog, Linda Bender, Carol Dunn, Mike Savoy and Judy Kelly
Weather: Beautiful day for out last day of the Summer Raptor Count (natal dispersal count). Temps in the high 60's F, blue sky and sunshine. Winds out of the NW changing more N as the time passed.
Raptor Observations: Beautiful day, but the winds were not in our favor, so only a few raptors passed our way. A group of about 30 Turkey Vultures could be seen early on, inland more out past the parkway woods. About half (17) decided to move on through at the same time, so those got counted in the first hour.
Adult Bald Eagle perched on the "island" again, for quite some time.
Non-raptor Observations: Plenty of cormorants still, cedar waxwing, goldfinches and Great Blue heron. Gulls and swallows were up and about in the blue sky continuously crossing our binocular views throughout the count.
Predictions: Today wrapped up our 7th annual Summer Raptor Count, which is conducted Aug 1-31 to tally the natal dispersal of raptors through Braddock Bay. Many thanks to all our volunteers who helped with the count, and visitors who stopped out to learn what was happening. It is possible to get a few more young raptors moving through in early September on southerly winds, but likely not much more to come our way for now.
======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Tetlow
Observers: Niki Banke, Randy Cavazza
Visitors: Carol Dunn and Robin C. stopped to say hello.
Weather: Quite cool with forecasted WNW winds only the first hour then NW through the count period. Mostly sunny with just a few pillow clouds.
Raptor Observations: The day started with 10 Turkey Vultures moving over quickly to the southeast. However as the day progressed, one by one 8 TVs came back from behind and could be found out front with most scans. So we only netted 2 moving through. 2 local adult and 2 local juvenile Bald Eagles were seen on and off all day. The locals escorted a couple eagles and Red-tails to the SE making it clear which were moving on. 2 sub-adult Balds moved through. Single Red-tails were almost always in view but most were kiting and hunting so could not be counted.
Non-raptor Observations: Staying until 3:00 EDT gave us our highlight Common Nighthawk! Barn and Tree Swallows were scattered in the skies all day and the Goldfinches continued.
Predictions: Sunny and a bit warmer but NNW winds are forecast so birds will be up hunting again but likely only a couple migrants. A beautiful day to round out the season with fellow counters! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mike Tetlow (<metetlow...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 13:30:00
Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Tetlow
Observers: Carol Dunn, Tracy Merchant
Visitors:
Dan Niven visited just in time for the Merlin and a couple eagles.
Weather:
If they calculated windchill for today it would have been 49F. Cold, never
less than 70% cloud cover and fairly strong NW wind all day.
Raptor Observations:
4 Bald Eagles were counted but 2 more moved around the Bay Area and two
more flew quite high directly out over the lake. 2 Red-tails pushed through
the gloom and a group of 4 came through all together in one brighter
moment. A Merlin blasted through to the SE carrying prey.
The highlight was a Peregrine Falcon that came in low from the lake
side, circled higher and higher directly above us until it was barely
visible. It then broke off in a power glide directly south. Likely a true
fall southbound migrant!
Non-raptor Observations:
Groups of 2,2 and 6 Bonaparte’s Gulls came into the bay from behind us.
Predictions:
WNW winds, less clouds snd and a bit warmer should bring a few more birds
than today.
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Report submitted by Mike Tetlow (<metetlow...>)
Braddock Bay information may be found at:
http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Bridget Watts
Observers: Anya Syta-Gutierrez, Cliff Dekdebrun, Dave Robertson, Mike Tetlow
Visitors: Suzie Syta-Gutierrez, Brian Rohrs, Dave Atwater
Weather: Day began cool with strong SW winds and partly cloudy, growing cloudier as a big weather system approached from the west. The rain mostly passed just north of us, but around 1:20 as the edge of the front reached us, the wind swung around to the north and the temperature dropped, ending the flight.
Raptor Observations: Not as many raptors moving through as we hoped for based on the SW winds, but enough to keep things interesting. Red-tails often seemed to be struggling to get lift in the wind and never established a steady line. A Peregrine Falcon that landed in a tree nearby before flying by, and a Northern Harrier who came across the marsh low and popped up in front of us gave good views.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Not promising - cool with NW winds. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bridget Watts (<wattsbridget7...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Chris Smith
Observers: Bridget Watts, Linda Bender
Visitors: Tim Willis and 3 others.
Weather: The day started off windy and chilly and continued throughout. Dark westerly clouds brought sprinkles and shut down the count for the second hour. Short bursts of warm air periodically kept us from getting our blankets out. The third and fourth hours brought blue sky.
Raptor Observations: Not much seen today. What we did see was extremely high. Difficult to see with the large clouds which covered the skies. A local adult bald eagle flew overhead carrying a fish.
Non-raptor Observations: Cormorants, Great Blue Heron. The number of swallows seems to be dwindling.
Predictions: Breezy in the morning with intervals of clouds. Possible thunderstorms and westerly winds. May see some movement. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Raptor Observations:
Local Bald Eagle and several Osprey. Merlin hunted the hedgerows then
circled high and moved on.
Non-raptor Observations:
Greater Yellowlegs, Caspian Terns. Less Goldfinches though!
Predictions:
Cool west winds the next 3 days won’t stop movement but I would expect
numbers similar to today.
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Report submitted by Mike Tetlow (<metetlow...>)
Braddock Bay information may be found at:
http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Mike Tetlow, Niki Banke
Observers: Daena Ford, Luke Seitz, Maili Waters, Mike Tetlow, Niki Banke
Visitors: Tom, Cheryl, Vid, Robin 3 non-raptor counters showed interest. A good number of regular volunteers either helped count or just stopped in to enjoy a piece of a great flight.
Weather: Mostly high clouds much of the day. Strong lake breeze kicked in at 1:00 edt stopping the flight for and hour. The lake breeze lightened and birds started moving again on obviously southerly higher level winds. The winds went strong SW the last hour but birds were already done for the day.
Raptor Observations: The first birds were 2 beautiful low flying juvenile Bald Eagles. At 10:40 edt the bird of the day, a Mississippi Kite was spotted moving low across the spits along the shore taking time to soar over in a gap for all to see! Another Red-shouldered Hawk added to their unusual numbers. Good Bald Eagles numbers for the date and a nice late day Peregrine Falcon.
Non-raptor Observations: A treetop Blue-gray Gnatcatcher was the passerine highlight. 2 Chimney Swifts were nice in light of the lower numbers of swallows.
Predictions: Light west winds may be west/northwest at the lakeshore. That combined with possible scattered showers may limit the flight but some birds will move. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mike Tetlow (<metetlow...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Date: 8/22/25 9:19 pm From: 'Dan Young' via Geneseebirds <geneseebirds-l...> Subject: Re: [GeneseeBirds-L] Conesus Lake Pelican
back around early nineties I called in a most remarkable sighting.....yes via actual telephone.Some of you expert birders may recall this to this day.After a long day in Buffalo in a golf tournament I was back on the shores of Cranberry Pond and thought a B-52 bomber was heading directly toward me.In fact it was a WHITE PELICAN.At least several if you got lifers out of thatreport because within half an hour there were scopes all over cranberry pond.Any ,of you remember that?
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On Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM, Andrew Consler<a.consler330...> wrote: The Brown Pelican continues on Conesus Lake. I saw it flying around while on a walk with my wife. It eventally returned to the docks it has hung around.
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Date: 8/22/25 4:19 pm From: Andrew Consler <a.consler330...> Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Conesus Lake Pelican
The Brown Pelican continues on Conesus Lake. I saw it flying around while on a walk with my wife. It eventally returned to the docks it has hung around.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:45:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Chris Smith
Observers: Bridget Watts, Daena Ford, Tim Willis
Visitors: Jeff Dodge
Weather: Much warmer than the last few days, but not brutally hot. The count started out slow. Second hour brought more birds. Distant clouds forming inland, but clear blue skies out front and overhead. Winds very light, SW to start, but quickly turned northerly. Very clear, beautiful day.
Raptor Observations: Mostly single birds seen with a couple of small groups of 3-5. Local osprey around, and adult bald eagle perched in snag on "eagle island".
Non-raptor Observations: Green Heron, a few cedar waxwings, swallows galore. Tiger Swallowtail butterfly, monarchs and yellow sulphurs.
Predictions: Intervals of clouds with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. SW winds predicted which might make for a bit of a flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 12:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Dave Robertson
Observers: Bridget Watts
Weather: Cool, fall-like day. More clouds than sun, wind steady from the ENE.
Raptor Observations: Very little raptor flight, as expected with ENE winds. The usual local raptors hanging around--Osprey, Red-tail ed Hawk, Bald Eagle.
Non-raptor Observations: Huge flocks of swallows. Goldfinches feeding young. Caspian Terns hunting the creek.
Predictions: Warmer, sunny. Very light winds starting west, then shifting to north, northeast. Not great conditions, but possibly better than today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bridget Watts (<wattsbridget7...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
We saw a Great Egret around 6 pm today in the northern most pond (nearest Jefferson) in front of Marketplace. It flew south as we watched. Great to see! MJ
Observation start time: 11:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Mike Tetlow
Observers: Dan Funk
Visitors: None.
Weather: 59 degrees Fahrenheit with a strong ENE wind. Drizzle to start and fog with heavy, low cloud cover continuing.
Raptor Observations: A local adult Bakd Eagle flew low from the eagle trees up Buttonwood Creek and one local Osprey finally hunted the bay before we left.
Non-raptor Observations: Barn and Tree Swallows hunting inches off the ground and American Goldfinches still happily feeding.
Predictions: Slowly clearing and warming but NE winds will likely prevent more than a couple birds from moving. Friday is clearer and warmer but still North winds so look to Saturday and Sunday for that southerly element to get birds moving. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mike Tetlow (<metetlow...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Mike Tetlow
Observers: Carol, Dan Niven, Maili Waters, Samantha Cali
Visitors: Observations were made by myself (Samantha Cali), Mike T., Maili, and Dan. One walking visitor came to chat before exploring Braddock Bay Park's trails.
Weather: Steady wind direction throughout the day. Temperatures ranged from 18*C to 23*C with the hottest temperature recorded at the end of the last hour. High cloud coverage throughout the count starting at 90%, getting up to 100%, and ending at 99% with breaks in the clouds towards S & SW. Sunshine was peaking through periodically starting at 11AM, only for short periods. Overall overcast. Wind gusts increased towards the end of the count getting up to 11km between 1-2pm. Otherwise a light breeze was noted (6-7km).
Raptor Observations: Slow overall flight consisting of mainly Juvenile hawks (Coopers, Northern Harrier, Red-Tailed, and Red-Shouldered)
One Turkey Vulture counted, (2) uncountable soaring over NW.
One uncountable Northern Harrier spotted NW behind tree-line
(2) Adult Bald Eagles spotted roosting, (2) Immature Bald Eagles heading W followed by (2) Osprey
Local Osprey also spotted searching for prey over Lake Ontario
Non-raptor Observations: At least 6-7 large flocks of Cedar Waxwings heading S (consisting of 20-30 individuals) Flocks of Bobalinks heading E & S (3) Monarch Butterflies heading S Caspian Tern heading N
(2-3) Lesser Yellowlegs flocking with(5-6) unidentifiable shorebirds (potentially Semi-Palmated Plovers based on calls/bodyshape.
Goldfinch Warbling Viero & Purple Martin in a tree to the W
Killdeer calls heard
Predictions: Unsure of weather conditions. Although seems to be a break in the hot summer weather. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Samantha Cali (<scali1114...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Sean Sheehan
Observers: Niki Banke
Visitors: Ken and his dog Duncan stopped by and chatted around 10:45.
Weather: Mostly cloudy and muggy. It started to rain at the end.
Raptor Observations: A quiet day. Saw a female Northern Harrier perched in the wetland area and an adult eagle perched in a snag on the far side. A couple of turkey vultures were flying to the west. Light numbers of broad-wings and red-tails.
Non-raptor Observations: A flock of 37 unknown duck species flew by. Lots of swallows. Goldfinch activity was abundant in the flowery scrub.
Predictions: Wind direction will impact numbers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sean Sheehan (<sheesh...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Bridget Watts
Observers: Anya Syta-Gutierrez, Dave Robertson
Visitors: Suzie Syta-Gutierrez
Weather: Our string of hot days with southerly winds has broken. Today was warm and mostly sunny with persistent NE winds.
Raptor Observations: No raptor movement observed today. Two local Bald Eagles and an Osprey hung around the bay, and an adult Red-Tailed Hawk was seen hunting over a field. We had a glimpse of a Northern Harrier hunting over the marsh, but never saw it leave.
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions: Another warm, sunny day. Winds E shifting to NE. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bridget Watts (<wattsbridget7...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Daena Ford
Observers: Dan Funk
Visitors: None
Weather: Rain showers were in the area in the morning, but by the time the count started they were past. Mostly cloudy today, with some breaks here and there. Warm and humid. Winds steady SW until the end of the 3rd hour when they were NW for the duration, bringing very little activity. Cooler temps than this past week, which was a relief.
Raptor Observations: Most movement occurred during the 10-11 hour. Low diversity today, with mainly Red-tailed and Broad-winged Hawks, and some Bald Eagles.
Adult Bald Eagle perched on "eagle island" giving nice scope views, and then came back toward us from across the bay, low and showy.
3 Osprey hung around the bay for a bit, then soared across the east spit. Did not include them in the count though, as it was hard to determine if they were passing through or just staying local.
Cooper's Hawk popped up out of the marsh in front of the platform, and then disappeared away from us.
Non-raptor Observations: Painted turtle was rescued from the parkway exit and brought to a safer spot in the marsh. Goldfinches and swallows continue. Mourning Doves and starlings. Green Heron. A few Monarchs
Predictions: Partly cloudy skies with winds out of the NNE. Likely will be slow tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Daena Ford
Observers: Dan Funk
Visitors: None
Weather: Rain showers were in the area in the morning, but by the time the count started they were past. Mostly cloudy today, with some breaks here and there. Warm and humid. Winds steady SW until the end of the 3rd hour when they were NW for the duration, bringing very little activity. Cooler temps than this past week, which was a relief.
Raptor Observations: Most movement occurred during the 10-11 hour. Low diversity today, with mainly Red-tailed and Broad-winged Hawks, and some Bald Eagles.
Adult Bald Eagle perched on "eagle island" giving nice scope views, and then came back toward us from across the bay, low and showy.
3 Osprey hung around the bay for a bit, then soared across the east spit. Did not include them in the count though, as it was hard to determine if they were passing through or just staying local.
Cooper's Hawk popped up out of the marsh in front of the platform, and then disappeared away from us.
Non-raptor Observations: Painted turtle was rescued from the parkway exit and brought to a safer spot in the marsh. Goldfinches and swallows continue. Mourning Doves and starlings. Green Heron. A few Monarchs
Predictions: Partly cloudy skies with winds out of the NNE. Likely will be slow tomorrow. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Smith
Observers: Carol Dunn, Linda Bender, Sue Mitchell, Tim Willis
Visitors: Samantha Cali with two friends. Daena Ford stopped by just before the downpour.
Weather: Very muggy and warm throughout the watch. Winds remained SW and WSW. Cloud cover increased with a downpour which shut down the flight just before beginning of the 4th full hour.
Raptor Observations: Sporadic flight throughout with a couple of bursts of 10-15 birds at once.
Non-raptor Observations: Cormorants, 6 ravens, great blue heron, king fisher
Predictions: Humid with clouds and breaks of sun. Thunderstorms in the afternoon. SW winds. Should be a few birds moving. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Chris Smith
Observers: Art Tanghe, Bridget Watts, Linda Bender, Tim Willis
Visitors: It was nice to see Art Tanghe. He even spotted a couple of bald eagles for us while we were chasing Red-tails and Broad-wings.
Weather: The winds were S and SW with light breezes early on. However, as the day went on the wind turned NE. No smoke haze evident. Minimal clouds made visualization difficult.
Raptor Observations: Not much movement until mid-morning and then birds appeared out of nowhere. Small kettles of both Red-tailed and Broad-winged, with a Red-shouldered sneaking in as well. The flight path changed during that same hour when the NE winds came in toward the end of the hour.
Non-raptor Observations: Swallows, purple martins, local osprey and goldfinches. A few Monarch butterflies flew by, too.
Predictions: Might be a decent flight with SW winds, sunny and hot. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Sean Sheehan
Observers: Maili Waters, Niki Banke, Randy Cavazza, Sue Mitchell, Tim Willis
Visitors: A couple of people stopped by on a golf cart and asked about what we were doing, did not ask their names.
Weather: Morning started with light SW W winds and shifted E ENE by mid morning. Warm temperatures between 28-29 degrees celsius. Light cloud cover and zero precipitation. Canadian wildfire smoke was absent.
Raptor Observations: Some significant movements of Broad-wings and Red-tails early on then nothing as the winds shifted. Osprey, adult Bald-eagles and Northern harriers were observed hunting over the marshy area.
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of swallows, goldfinches, purple martins and gulls observed.
Predictions: Southerly winds predicted earlier in the morning shifting easterly. Should be movement of hawks I the morning with favorable winds but will likely slow or stop by noon. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sean Sheehan (<sheesh...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 4.5 hours
Official Counter: Linda Bender
Observers: Bridget Watts, Chris Smith, Daena Ford, Randy Cavazza, Sean Sheehan
Visitors: Peter Burns, Randy Ford
Weather: Hot, with temps approaching 90F. Could finally see blue sky, but still a little hazy. Winds started light out of the SW, switching SE then finally NE by the end of the count.
Raptor Observations: Most of today's flight (264 raptors in total) went through in the 10-11 am EST hour. Good Bald Eagle total of 32. One adult Bald Eagle was counted among the juveniles migrating. One "local" harrier spotted. Once the winds shifted away from SSW, the flight slowed significantly.
Non-raptor Observations: Many cormorants were spotted. Great Blue Heron
Predictions: Tomorrow should be very similar to today, starting with light winds from the SW shifting to lake breeze by early afternoon. Expecting birds to move more in the morning hours. Spotting could be difficult with mostly sunny skies. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Chris Smith
Observers: Carol Dunn, Daena Ford, Meg Merchant, Samantha Cali, Tracy Merchant
Visitors: About 10 A group of 4 seniors from The Highlands were on a field trip today. BBRR Volunteer Samantha Cali and family
Weather: Hot summer day, with temperatures starting in the mid 70's F warming up to the upper 80's. Still some wildfire haze, but less than previous days this past week. Warm, southerly winds brought us a banner day of raptors! Light SSW most of the day which strengthened a tad more to south by the count's end.
Raptor Observations: LOTS of movement today! Today's total of 739 raptors is the highest day total since the Summer Raptor Count project started in 2019.
Numerous kettles of both Red-tailed and Broad-winged Hawks, some mixed as well. Fortunately most of the flight was overhead as we watch from the shade of the hickory tree, but some birds were a little more lakeside or over the parking lot, and others went to our left over the fields. Sometimes birds were very high, but a little clouds kept most at binocular view.
During the 9-10am EST hour Broad-winged Hawks (160) outnumbered Red-tails (134). Great Bald Eagle flight of 47 birds. Good variety today as well with 3 Northern Harriers, another Red-shouldered Hawk, and 1 each of American Kestrel and Merlin (which was mobbed by the swallows). The Mather banding station (across the bay) reported a Peregrine Falcon, but it was not seen at the watch.
Adult Bald Eagle made an appearance, as did a couple of local osprey. Adult Red-tailed showed up to check out some of the juveniles passing through its territory.
Non-raptor Observations: Too busy counting raptors to pay much attention to other birds today! The most numerous songbirds in the park are still the swallows, martins and goldfinches.
Predictions: Similar conditions predicted for tomorrow, with light SW winds to start, shifting more SE later on. Another hot day as well, so we could see another great flight. Fingers crossed! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Daena D. Ford (<dford...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Date: 8/8/25 9:34 am From: Jay Greenberg <thegreenjay2010...> Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] JCC Osprey Chicks Leave the Nest
On August 4, the chicks were still on or near the nest, but I didn’t see the adults. On August 5, I saw the chicks making short test flights from the nest and returning to it. By the time I left, they had flown out of sight. However, I saw them again in the vicinity on August 7. For all my photos of the JCC osprey family and my narrative about them, go to https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/thegreenjay/114672-osprey-family-in-brighton-ny-2025.
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 13:45:00 Total observation time: 4.75 hours
Official Counter: Bridget Watts, Dave Robertson
Observers: Bridget Watts, Daena Ford, Linda Bender
Visitors: Pat and her corgi Wiley.
Weather: Warm, mostly sunny but visibility limited by heavy haze from Canadian wildfire smoke. Light winds starting southerly turning easterly.
Raptor Observations: Surprisingly strong flight starting around 10:00 EST and tapering off in the early afternoon. Flight line gradually shifted inland, making birds hard to see in the haze. Local Osprey and Bald Eagle seen.
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of Purple Martins in the air.
Predictions: Sunny, hot, with very light southerly winds predicted for the morning. So, slightly less favorable than today. Hopefully with less wildfire polllution. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bridget Watts (<wattsbridget7...>) Braddock Bay information may be found at: http://www.bbrr.org/
Date: 8/4/25 1:42 pm From: Jay Greenberg <thegreenjay2010...> Subject: [GeneseeBirds-L] Osprey Nest at JCC
On August 3, I visited the osprey nest at the JCC again. The chicks have grown dramatically since my previous visit 6 days earlier, and one had taken a short excursion from the nest and was perched precariously on an element of the cell tower. I also got another more closeup photo of the mom in flight. To see all my photos of the osprey family and my narrative about it, go to https://www.inaturalist.org/journal/thegreenjay/114672-osprey-family-in-brighton-ny-2025.
