Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: David Gordon
Observers: Jennifer Caughel, Jenny Bruce, Peter Yoerg, Sharon Sisti
Visitors: Jenny Bruce, Jennifer Caughel, Sharon Sisti and Peter Yoerg visited and provided good eyes and good conversation.
Weather: This chilly day began level 3 ENE wind. This direction slowly shifted throughout the day to SW by the count's close. Clear skies continued through the day with early 100 % cloud cover becoming mostly clear later. Likewise the cool temperature of 11 degrees C of the morning climbed to 23 at the end.
Raptor Observations: Adverse temperature and wind direction in the first four hours resulted in just 13 Turkey Vultures seen between 9 and 11 am, . Warmer temperatures and a more favorable wind direction, starting in the fifth hour, resulted in a better flight through the seventh hour.
Non-raptor Observations: A good selection of seasonal birds were seen throughout the day. A Woodcock flushed in the woods along the north side of the meadow near the entry. A Common Loon flew over providing a beautiful sight.
Predictions: A favorable wind direction and cooler temperatures are in store for the count on Sunday, April 5th. ======================================================================== Report submitted by David Gordon (<dgordonphoto...>)
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...>
