Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 13, 2013
| Species | Day | Month | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Bald Eagle | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 1 | 8 | 37 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total: | 82 | 97 | 148 |
Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Kevin W, Mike L., Nora O., Tom G.
Visitors = 20
Weather:
Temperature 46-56F,Winds from the NW 5-10 with occasional gusting to 15
mph. Visibility 7 miles, variable cloud cover of 90-60%. Lite drizzle in
the morning.
Raptor Observations:
We have been awaiting the arrival of the BW’s and today was the day, they
finally arrived.
The day started with two Immature BE’s (11:30 DST) followed by the start
of the BW’s coming through at high altitudes. ABE spotted (12@0 DST) then
more BW’s with an Osprey.
Small groups of BW’s 3-7 each group.
Non-raptor Observations:
Raven
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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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