Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 11:30:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Don Dixon
Observers: David Todtenhagen
Visitors: David Todtenhagen stopped by for a little over an hour. The conversation was greatly appreciated.
Weather: Temperature ranged from 50-53 Degrees F. 100% cloud cover with misty rain for most of the three hours, giving way to steadier rain which ended the count for the day.
Raptor Observations: 13 Turkey Vultures came through, one group of 5 and one group of 8. One local Red-tailed Hawk flew through the cemetery as well. No other raptors to report.
Non-raptor Observations: Normal activity for the cemetery as of late. The Red-headed Woodpecker continues in section K. A pair of Eastern Kingbirds flew around gleaning insects. A Baltimore Oriole was singing loudly. Four Bank Swallows where flying around the pond.
Predictions: Monday the 5th, will be much warmer with a high of 69 degrees F. Cloudy in the morning with Thunderstorms developing later in the day. Winds ENE at 10-15 mph. Chance of rain is 60%. Hopefully more raptors come through. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Don Dixon (<donald.dixon...>)
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...>
