Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors:
Kelvin Jones
Weather:
The day was sunny with few clouds. Temps rose from 42°F to 50, with
gentle but fickle winds that came the west - alternating northerly and
southerly components.
Raptor Observations:
It was a super slow day, just a dozen Turkey Vultures and only ONE
Broad-wing. All came through in the last 2 hours when there was a slight
southerly flow to the wind. I had hopes a flight was starting to form but,
alas, the trickle quickly ended. Local raptors included several
appearances by a Cooper's Hawk, 3 Bald Eagles - an adult and two immatures
- and the local pair of Red-tails who must be thinking of nesting (again?)
as one was seen carrying a fistful of sticks.
Non-raptor Observations:
47 species were seen altogether with the following highlights: Eastern
Kingbird, a couple of singing Baltimore Orioles and Warbling Vireos, a
Blue-headed Vireo, a handful of Palm Warblers, 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers,
and a singing Brown Thrasher.
Predictions:
<b>Tomorrow</b> looks to be warmer with mainly SE winds. The morning could
be good but showers threaten the afternoon.<br><br>
<b>Friday</b> is looking much better with moderate SW winds and pleasant
temps in the 50's and 60's.
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<b>eBird Checklist:</b><br>
<a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S231328709" title="today's eBird
checklist">https://ebird.org/checklist/S231328709</a> ========================================================================
Report submitted by Sue Barth (<suebarth...>)
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...>
