Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris, Ted Purcell
Observers: Bob Michaud, Eric Mueller, Joe Fountain, Scott Wiinikka
Weather: Very summery day for late April as we had mostly clear skies with temps ranging between 47'-78'F. Winds were mainly from the South calm- 21mph with gusts to 31mph. Visibility was a challenge as we went from decent in the morning to hampered by mid day with haze, pollen, smoke, etc.
Raptor Observations: Light Raptor migration today across the board. A mixed bag again from several species. We had a few Osprey move thru once again as they have been consistent this month. Sharpies in small groups as well. Expected more movement today. Local Raptors: BV-1, TV-16, BE-3, SS-1, CH-4, BW-4, RT-6, AK-1
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-1, D.C.Cormorant-56, Killdeer-1, Mourning Dove-3, Chimney Swift-1, Pileated Woodpecker-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, N.Flicker-1, Y.B.Sapsucker-1, Raven-3, A.Crow-2, Fish Crow-1, Blue Jay-121, E.Phoebe-1, Tree Swallow-5, Barn Swallow-1, N.Rough Winged Swallow-2, A. Robin-2, E.Bluebird-1, G.Catbird-1, B.C.Chickadee-1, T.Titmouse-1, Starling-35+/-, H.Sparrow-6, Song Sparrow-4, W.T.Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, Field Sparrow-2, E.Towhee-1, House Finch-1, C.Grackle-3, R.W.Blackbird-1, B.H.Cowbird-2 Predictions: Mostly cloudy thru mid morning with a high of 65. North West wind 14-17mph. Light to moderate Raptor migration is expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
