Observation start time: 06:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 7.25 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Eric Mueller, Joanne Hart
Visitors: Mike Gebo
Weather: Northwest winds throughout 12-23mph with gusts to 35mph. Generally clear skies with some helpful cumulous clouds and temps ranging between 49'-60'F. The visibility was excellent for both spotting and identifying birds.
Raptor Observations: Having the NW wind in place, I started the Watch at 6am. Very consistent light to moderate migrant flow in the mid 20's for every morning period. BW's moved singles and doubles only. Mid day it was apparent that they struggled against the powerful gusts as the number of migrants dwindled. Local Raptors: TV-12, OS-2, BE-3, SS-2, CH-2, BW-6, RT-6, AK-1
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-8, D.C.Cormorant-1, Ring Billed Gull-2, Raven-3, C.Crow-2, Mourning Dove-2, R.B.Woodpecker-1, Raven-3, Blue Jay-5, Tree Swallow-7, Rough Winged Swallow-2, A.Robin-5, E.Bluebird-1, Song Sparrow-3, Field Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, White Throated Sparrow-1, Dark Eyed Junco-2, N.Cardinal-2, A.Golfinch-4, C.Grackle-9
Predictions: The weather forecast for tomorrow calls for increasing clouds with a high of 63'F. Calm wind becoming South 5-8mph in the afternoon. Could be a better scenery for migrating BW's to relax a bit and kettle. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
