Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 13, 2012
| Species | Day | Month | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 23 | 28 | 28 |
| Turkey Vulture | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Osprey | 1 | 41 | 136 |
| Bald Eagle | 3 | 15 | 84 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 30 | 208 | 672 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 9 | 41 | 122 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 0 | 1 | 5901 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 7 | 23 | 79 |
| Merlin | 0 | 3 | 13 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total: | 130 | 433 | 7136 |
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:30:00
Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Nora O., Mike L., Pete W., Rick S
Visitors:
visitors = 75
Weather:
Temperature 44-55F, visibility 30 miles, 05 cloud cover then 40% cloud
cover late afternoon, Wind from the NW 5-8 mph.
Raptor Observations:
A good variety of raptors at various altitudes. A large kettle of BV’s and
large kettle of TV’s were included in this count.
BE Juv.@ 12:40, ABE@ 1:25, 3:10 DST.
Non-raptor Observations:
Myrtl warblers, white throated sparrows, phoebe and kinglets.
Foliage colors @ 30%.
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Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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