Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 19, 2012
| Species | Day | Month | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 8 | 72 | 73 |
| Bald Eagle | 12 | 46 | 46 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 35 | 196 | 199 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 3 | 32 | 36 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 483 | 4486 | 4488 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 1 | 25 | 30 |
| Merlin | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total: | 542 | 4883 | 4898 |
Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Cliff M., Frank B., Harold L., Kevin M, Richard K., Mike L
Visitors:
Visitors = 6
Weather:
Temperature 56-64F, cloud cover 20%, visibility 30 miles, wind
predominately from the NW 5-10 mph. Interesting wind patterns as the higher
level clouds were coming from the S while the lower level clouds were
opposing from the NW and converging in the valley in front of the watch
site.
Raptor Observations:
A few early BW’s low then the remainder at very high altitudes. Majority of
migrants from the NE in small groups with a few kettles of 20+.
BE @ 9:55; 12:30; 12:43; 12:53; 12:32; 14:30; 14:52; 3x 15:10 and 15:15
(DST). Not counted an adult and 3yr BE came in from the NE then turned
North @ 12:05 (DST).
Non-raptor Observations:
Predictions:
Sunny. Highs around 70. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph… Becoming southeast
in the afternoon.
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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