Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 18, 2013
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 3 | 50 | 57 |
| Bald Eagle | 2 | 29 | 33 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 18 | 166 | 166 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 4 | 28 | 28 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 488 | 4006 | 4007 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 5 | 15 | 15 |
| Merlin | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Total: | 520 | 4316 | 4331 |
Observation start time: 07:30:00
Observation end time: 17:30:00
Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Cliff Miles
Observers: Fred V., Richard K., Mike L, Tom G.
Visitors:
Visitors = 7 including Howie S and Rick M.
Weather:
Temperature 49-71F, wind from the E switching to N 5 mph, visibility 20
miles, cloud cover 0% (zero, none).
Raptor Observations:
Migrants started lift off @ 9:30 and we were able to see the BWs until
about noon, then we were not able to see many more.
ABE 10:45 and 14:55 (DST)
Non-raptor Observations:
Philadelphia Vireo.
Predictions:
Clear blue sky.
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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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