Observation start time: 12:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 2 hours
Official Counter: Don Dixon
Observers:
Visitors: None.
Weather: I started the count late due to dense fog and rain throughout the morning. I birded the morning for an hour with intermittent rain, that lasted until heavier rain moved in. It was 44 degrees F with WSW winds around 18mph. Visibility was low from fog and lots of cloud cover.
Raptor Observations: Minimal flight took place. Only 9 Turkey Vultures, 1 Red-tailed Hawk and 1 Sharp Shinned Hawk. Many local raptors did fly around the cemetery. These included 2 adult Bald Eagles and 1 Juvenile Bald Eagle, local Red-tailed and Coopers also flew around with some local TVs.
Non-raptor Observations: I had a small variety of warblers. Which includes Palm, Yellow-rumped, Pine, and a Northern Waterthrush that was singing its heart out. I also had a Blue-headed Vireo in the same area. I did not come across the Red Headed Woodpecker today though. The strong winds probably contributed to this. There was one Common Merganser on the pond with a few Mallards.
Predictions: Weather is exponentially better on Sunday the 26th. High of 63 degrees F with Sunny Skies. Winds SSW at 5 to 10mph. Should prove to have a better flight than today. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Don Dixon (<donald.dixon...>)
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...>
