Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors:
None
Weather:
A mostly cloudy but warm day was interrupted by a T-storm just before 1pm.
Winds were mostly from the east with fluctuations between north and south.
The rain didn't last too long but it shut down the small flight.
Raptor Observations:
There was some variety today with Turkey Vultures dominating at 121
individuals. An Osprey, 3 Bald Eagles, 6 sharpies, 1 coop, 22 Broad-wings,
2 Red-tails, and a Merlin were the other migrants. Most migrants flew
through just before the rain, with the exception of 1 sharpie and the
Merlin in the 1400 hour. The usual locals were seen at least a few times
throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations:
Nearly 70 Blue Jays migrated by shortly before the rain. The first Green
Heron of the year showed up at the pond today, 5 Baltimore Orioles and a
pair of Warbling Vireos were a joy to listen to again, and Chimney Swifts
and the aerial antics of several swallows were fun to watch.
Predictions:
<b>Tomorrow's</b> forecast has degraded since yesterday and is now calling
for more rain, lasting throughout the morning. Temperatures will hold @
60°F and winds are now predicted to be more westerly (WSW) for most of the
day.<br>
<b>Saturday</b> could be a washout with rain predicted for much of the day
and winds coming from the north.<br><br>
<b>eBird Checklist</b><br>
<a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S231734838" title="today's eBird
Checklist">https://ebird.org/checklist/S231734838</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...>
