Observation start time: 10:15:00 Observation end time: 14:15:00 Total observation time: 4 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Ernie Leblanc, Joanne Hart, Joe Fountain
Weather: Morning fog delayed this watch for 3 hours. The first hour featured very limited visibility. Temps ranged from 56'-68'F. Winds were from the South 7-13mph. Visibility overall was hampered by low clouds and haze.
Raptor Observations: I started the watch as some local TV's left their roosts very late. As clouds dissipated, Raptors took to the air both locally and with a few migrants. Expected more migrants today after evening rain. Local Raptors: TV-15, OS-2, BE-3, SS-1, CH-2, BW-4, RT-7, ML-1
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-6, D.C.Cormorant-53, Ring Billed Gull-2, Mourning Dove-1, Chimney Swift-2, Pileated Woodpecker-1, Raven-2, A.Crow-1, Blue Jay-44, Tree Swallow-3, Barn Swallow-2, E.Bluebird-1, A.Robin-3, G.Catbird-3, Starling-25+/-, Pine Warbler-1, Ovenbird-1, Song Sparrow-4, Field Sparrow-2, E.Tohwee-1, Rose Breasted Grosbeak-1, House Sparrow-7, N.Cardinal-2, B.H.Cowbird-1
Predictions: Warm with a high temp of 77'F. Winds SSW 5-10mph in the afternoon with gusts to 20 possible. Chance of showers/thunderstorms mid afternoon. Light Raptor migration movement is expected. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
