Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 08, 2013
| Species | Day | Month | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 4 | 11 | 18 |
| Bald Eagle | 5 | 8 | 12 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 20 | 36 | 36 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 19 | 58 | 59 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Merlin | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 52 | 126 | 141 |
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:30:00
Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Bonnie G., Cliff M., Richard K.,Ed G., Kevin W, Nora O.,
Mike L.
Visitors:
visitors = 23
Weather:
Temperature 62-75F, wind from N-NW @ 5-10 mph, 60-30% cloud cover, hazy
visibility 5 miles.
Raptor Observations:
A good start with ABE (9:40 and 9:55 DST), 2x IMBE (10;40 DST) and a few
BW’s. Then the migrants were not found till late afternoon. BW’s coming
through solitary or doubles. More accipitors then expected. ! IMBE (2:00
DST)
Non-raptor Observations: none
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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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