Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: David Gordon
Observers: Jenny Bruce, Peg Clukey
Visitors: no visitors
Weather: A forecast of severe weather with rain, thunder, and lightening seemed likely to close down the watch as heavy rain and sky to ground lightening occurred as I approached the site. This continued but eased toward the end of the second hour as a Bald Eagle, a Cooper's, and a Peregrine Falcon came through and offered a hopeful sign. After this, the rain stopped until the end of the final hour and a decent flight of hawks came through enjoying a favorable south wind. The easy viewing conditions in Section H of clear skies and medium grey clouds made counting a pleasure .
Raptor Observations: Ten species of hawks, led by Broadwings, were very entertaining.
Non-raptor Observations: A good number of seasonal birds enjoyed the break in the rainy weather. Robins, Northern Flickers, and Killdeer bounced around the grounds as hundreds of blackbirds migrated through. A pair of Sandhill Cranes flew in close formation and a Common Loon passed through.
Predictions: Favorable WSW, SW winds and clear, rain free skies should encourage a good flight. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Gordon (<dgordonphoto...>)
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...>
