Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 17, 2013
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 4 | 47 | 54 |
| Bald Eagle | 5 | 27 | 31 |
| Northern Harrier | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 15 | 148 | 148 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 6 | 24 | 24 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 233 | 3518 | 3519 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Merlin | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Total: | 267 | 3796 | 3811 |
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 16:00:00
Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Cliff Miles
Observers: Ed and Bonnie G., Fred V., Mike L., Nora O., Richard K.
Visitors:
Visitors = 13 including Janet.
Weather:
Temperature 46-63F, Wind from the N-NE 5 with occasional gusts to 10 mph,
visibility 30 miles, 0% cloud cover, clear blue sky.
Raptor Observations:
First bird of the day was NH, BWs started coming through @ 10:30 then few
BWs were spotted after 11:30 (DST). Spotted an Osprey carrying a fish.
ImBE @ 9:30, 11:45, 1:45 and 2x @ 1:30.
Non-raptor Observations:
Several song birds spotted at the watch, Black-throated Blue and Green,
American Redstart, Flicker.
Predictions:
Clear sky with few clouds.
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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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