Observation start time: 08:15:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 2.75 hours
Official Counter: Eric Mueller
Observers: Joanne Hart, Tom Gottschang
Visitors: Tom Pirro and Karin stopped by to say hello and chat. Lots of hikers and sightseers, including the Worcester Railers professional hockey team.
Weather: A really blah day weatherwise - 100% low-ish cloud cover, low light levels, relative humidity in the 80% range, temps from 61-71 F, and 4-7 mph NE winds.
Raptor Observations: A really blah day birdwise as well - no migrating birds were seen. Very few local birds either. With what looked like a line of light rain extending across the NH border and more approaching from the south, we decided to end the session early.
Non-migrating raptors: TV-5.
Non-raptor Observations: Non-raptors: Chimney Swift-11, R-E Vireo-1, Blue Jay-1, Comm Raven-2, Barn Swallow-1, Gr Catbird-1, E Towhee-1.
Predictions: Another blah day on Sunday with fog predicted overnight, followed by chances of rain in the morning and near 100% cloud cover the rest of the day, along with high humidity and light ESE winds. Unless the forecast changes substantially overnight, we won't conduct a watch.
======================================================================== Report submitted by ERIC MUELLER (<ericmueller1912...>) Wachusett Mountain information may be found at: http://www.massbird.org/emhw
