Observation start time: 06:30:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris, Ted Purcell
Observers: Eric Mueller, Joe Fountain, Tom Gottschang
Weather: Clear skies today with WNW winds 10-17mph with gusts to 26. Temps ranged from 54'-69'F. Visibility was good with some distant haze and heat shimmer.
Raptor Observations: Despite the seemingly good wind conditions, we had a very light Raptor migration movement today at Adams Farm. Broad Wings were our top producer with 5. We also had a small group in the morning with 1 Osprey and 2 Bald Eagles move North Together. Local Raptors: BV-2, TV-9, BE-3, SS-1, CH-3, RT-7, AK-1 Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-2, D.C.Cormorant-2, Mourning Dove-3, E.Phoebe-2, R.B.Woodpecker-1, N.Flicker-1, Raven-2, A. Crow-3, Blue Jay-4, Tree Swallow-3, B.C.Chickadee-2, House Wren-1, A.Robin-2, E.Bluebird-1, Wood Thrush-1, Starling-75+/-, House Sparrow-6, Pine Warbler-2, Chestnut Sided Warbler-1, E.Towhee-2, Song Sparrow-4, W.T.Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, Field Sparrow-2, N.Cardinal-2, Rose Breasted Grosbeak-1, House Finch-1, Red Winged Blackbird-2, B.H.Cowbird-3
Predictions: Tomorrow's forecast calls for sunny skies once again with a high temp of 72'F. Calm winds to start increasing from the South 5-7mph. Light to moderate Raptor migration movement is expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
