Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Mark Morris
Observers: Joanne Hart, Joe Fountain, Ted Purcell, Tom Gottschang
Visitors: David and Shelly Small
Weather: Mostly to partly cloudy with temps ranging from 57'-69'F. Winds were consistent from the SSW 5-10mph with a few gusts to 22mph. Visibility was limited due to distant haze and remnant fingers of moisture from the West. Puffy high Cumulous clouds aided in creating a nice background for spotting birds.
Raptor Observations: The first hour of the watch was spent observing passerines. TV's started coming off their roosts at the 8am hour. After 3 day's of rain, we had some initial Raptor movement in this hour with 5. Sorting thru local Raptor traffic on this Watch, we finished with 16 migrants. Local Raptors: BV-2, TV-17, OS-1, BE-2, SS-1, CH-2, RS-1, RT-9
Non-raptor Observations: C.Goose-4, D.C.Cormorant-12, G.B.Heron-1, Solitary Sandpiper-1(Retainment Pond), R.B.Gull-3, Mourning Dove-5, R.T.Hummingbird-1, C.Swift-1, R.B.Woodpecker-1, D.Woodpecker-2, Y.B.Sapsucker-1, N.Flicker-5, E.Phoebe-1, Raven-1, C.Crow-4, Fish Crow-2, Blue Jay-136(migrating groups of 22,20,18,9,32), Tree Swallow-5, N.R.Winged Swallow-4(Retainment Pond),Barn Swallow-6(group),B.C.Chickadee-2, C.Wren-1, E.Bluebird-2, A.Robin-6, G.Catbird-6, Starling 30+/-, H.Sparrow-8, N.Parula Warbler-2, Pine Warbler-1, Chestnut Sided Warbler-1,C.Yellowthroat-2, Yellow Warbler-1, S.Tanager-1, E.Towhee-1, S.Sparrow-4, Field Sparrow-1, Chipping Sparrow-1, N.Cardinal-5, A.Goldfinch-2, Indigo Bunting(M)-1, R.B.Grosbeak-4, B.Oriole-3, C.Grackle-2, R.W.Blackbird-1, B.H.Cowbird-7 Predictions: Partly sunny skies to start with light NW winds and a high of 69'F. Increasing clouds in the afternoon ahead of a low pressure system which will bring more rain into New England for Friday. Light Raptor migration is predicted. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Mark Morris (<MDMRemodeling...>) Adams Farm - Athol MA information may be found at: https://massbird.org/emhw/
