Observation start time: 08:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Sue Barth
Observers:
Visitors: None
Weather: Nice and warm but windy all day. The strong winds came predominantly from the south intensifying from 22mph in the first hour up to 29 in the last hour - one gust in the afternoon measured 48mph at the Buffalo/Niagara Airport. It was cloudy all day, with light precipitation in the second hour. The last hour brought some sunny blue skies - but the wind never relented.
Raptor Observations: In spite of the minimal precip and strong winds, 127 migrating Turkey Vultures flew over, Broad-wings numbered 84. Other migrants included 1 Osprey, 2 Bald Eagles, 2 sharpies, a striking adult red-shoulder, and 3 red-tails. Local TVs, coop, red-tails, and an adult Bald Eagle made several appearances each. Flight lines changed from hugging the lake to more inland; there was no ideal spot to count. The height of the birds were very, very high from about 11am (DST) on, making it a very challenging day overall!
Non-raptor Observations: 2 Common Loons flew over and 9 Northern Rough-winged Swallows lingered at the pond for a little while before continuing on their way. Two Brown Thrashers and a Field Sparrow were also nice to see. <br><br> <b>Today's eBird Checklist:</b> <br> <a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S321735364" title="Today's eBird checklist">https://ebird.org/checklist/S321735364</a>
Predictions: Thunderstorms over night give way to cloudy skies on WEDNESDAY. Most of the count hours look optimistically clear of rain, however chances for any precip increase from 30% to 70% as the afternoon progresses. Temps should be pleasant in the 60's, maybe reaching 70 by the afternoon. Winds look good - not so strong and from the SW. Depending on the rain, it could end up being a very good day. <br><br> THURSDAY is iffy with a 60% chance of rain in the forecast, continued warm temps and mild WSW winds. Again, all depends on that rain! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Sue Barth (<suebarth...>)
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...>
