Jason Forbes and Robert H. Stymeist
Weather
Very dry conditions continued in Boston through September. Measurable precipitation occurred on eight days totaling a mere 1.33 inches. The first measurable rain for the month occurred on September 18, a stretch of 27 days since the last rainfall on August 21. Starting September 18, light rain and fog persisted in most of the state for a week. The exception was southeastern Massachusetts, where more significant rain occurred.
PEREGRINE FALCONS BY SANDY SELESKY
To view the rest of the article you'll need to
subscribe. Bird Observer publishes original articles on birding locations, on avian populations and natural history, on regional rarities, field notes, field records, photographs, and art work.