Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Christy Hibsch, Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors: none - Sue Barth took over for the final 2 hours
Weather: Temperature started out at 47 with 19mph WSW wind. In the first hour heavy clouds moved in with some good gusts. The second hour, as it started to warm slightly, the wind picked up more and most of the clouds scattered. The sky stayed clear after that, it warmed a few degrees more but the wind increased to 27 mph with 39 mph gusts.
Raptor Observations: The first hour saw the most migrating birds with 76 TV's, 2 SS, 2 BW, 4 RT's and an UB. After that they trickled through.
Non-raptor Observations: On the pond with the white caps were 2 cormorants and a goose. A couple of local kestrels, merlin, two eagles and red-tails made some passes. A common loon, 36 DC Cormorants and a sandhill crane flew through. The highlight of the day was a vespers sparrow hanging out near the pond.
Predictions: The prediction for Wednesday, 4/16 is 36% chance of snow with the high of 40 degrees and westerly winds at 20mph.
Site Description: This spring only "all volunteer" watch is conducted at Lakeside Cemetery in Hamburg, NY. It is located on flat lake plain located along the shoreline of the east end of Lake Erie, about 10 miles south of Buffalo, NY. For additional information contact Jim Landau at <landaujr...>
