Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller, Ted Purcell
Observers: Chris Eddy, David Brown, Greg McGuane, Judy McGuane, Tom Gottschang
Visitors: A light day for sightseers - maybe 30-40.
Weather: A generally pleasant day with very good visibility. Temps ranged from 58 to 71 F, with 4-7 mph winds from W to SW with some higher gusts which did make it a bit chilly up on the platform. The cloud cover was predominately of the thin cirrus type so the light was good.
Raptor Observations: Thanks to our intrepid observers today - Chris Eddy, Judy and Greg McGuane, Dave Brown, Tom Gottschang and Ted Purcell who covered for Eric's late arrival and early departure today. The migration was slow again, but we had our first migrating Broad-wings of the season, as well as a very early Red-shouldered Hawk which passed high overhead, heading SW.
Non-migrating raptors: Black Vulture - 2 (we're enjoying seeing these more often here) TV - 4 Bald Eagle - 1 (Juv) Broad-winged Hawk - 3 (Juv - the 3 amigos) Red-tail - 3 (1 Ad, 2 Imm)
Non-raptor Observations: Non-raptors: Chimney Swift - 3 RT Hummingbird - DC Cormorant - 2 Blue Jay - 1 Comm Raven - 3 BC Chickadee - 1 Barn Swallow - 2 Gr Catbird - 1 E Towhee - 1
Predictions: Light rain showers are predicted for a short time between 7 and 8 am EST, and then scattered thunderstorms starting around noon and getting steadier as the afternoon progresses. We'll try to get in a few hours of observations in the morning before the steadier rains hit. Temps in the 60's and SSW winds from 5-10 mph will make it a bit chilly for us. ======================================================================== Report submitted by ERIC MUELLER (<ericmueller1912...>) Wachusett Mountain information may be found at: http://www.massbird.org/emhw
