Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris, Ted Purcell
Observers: Eric Mueller, Ernie Leblanc, Joanne Hart, Joe Fountain
Weather: Clear skies to start with increasing clouds ending in overcast. Temps ranged from 37'-59'F. Winds were South 3-14mph. Visibility was good.
Raptor Observations: We had light Raptor movement today as the light South winds were not very appealing to the birds. They passed at a slow and leisurely pace. Broad Wings were the highest number with 44 as they migrated mostly singles and doubles once again. Local Raptors: TV-21, BE-3, SS-1, CH-3, RS-1, BW-6, RT-6, AK-2 Non-raptor Observations: D.C.Cormorant-2, G.B.Heron-1, Ring Billed Gull-24, Mourning Dove-3, Pileated Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, N.Flicker-1, Y.B.Sapsucker-1, Raven-3, A.Crow-4, Blue Jay-7, Tree Swallow- 13, Rough Winged Swallow-2, Swallow Species-100+/-, Starling 100+/-, Y.R.Warbler-1, Pine Warbler-1, House Sparrow- 12, T.Titmouse-1, B.C.Chickadee-2, W.B.Nuthatch-1, A.Robin-10, E.Bluebird-2, E.Towhee-1, Song Sparrow-4, W.T.Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, Field Sparrow-1, D.E.Junco-1, H.Finch-2, A.Goldfinch-1, R.W.Blackbird-1, B.H.Cowbird-4
Predictions: Chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Light SW wind becoming West 8-13mph in the morning. with these conditions we should have moderate Raptor movement. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
