Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 14, 2013
| Species | Day | Month | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 10 | 27 | 34 |
| Bald Eagle | 3 | 13 | 17 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 15 | 60 | 60 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 282 | 463 | 464 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Merlin | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total: | 316 | 590 | 605 |
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 17:30:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Cliff Miles
Observers: Ed and Bonnie G., Fred V., Kevin W., Richard K., Mike L,
Rick S., Pete W., Tom G., Nora O.
Visitors:
Visitors = 33. It was good to see old friends come up.
Weather:
Temperature 50-63F, wind from the N-NW 5-10 mph, visibility 30 miles (very
clear), 70% cloud cover.
Raptor Observations:
Another great day for BWs and OS. Several kettles of BWs in the early
afternoon and then in late afternoon.
ABE @ 9:05 and 10:35 (DST) IMBE @ 13:20 (DST).
Non-raptor Observations:
Song birds of various species passing by on the move south. Black throated
Green, Redstart, Magnolia, Chestnut sided, Blackburnian, Black/White
warblers. Scarlet Tanager (M/F), Swifts and Swallows.
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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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