Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 22, 2013
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 3 | 64 | 71 |
| Bald Eagle | 5 | 43 | 47 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 43 | 263 | 263 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 2 | 33 | 33 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 149 | 4262 | 4263 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 6 | 32 | 32 |
| Merlin | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown Raptor | 3 | 11 | 11 |
| Total: | 211 | 4725 | 4740 |
Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Tom Gorman
Observers: Mike L., Rick S, Rusty
Visitors:
83, including Dave B and his hiking group.
Note: Additional observers included Christine (with Rusty), and Mitch V
who had the Eagle triplets in sight.
Weather:
Early morning began with cloud line only over the NYC skyline and clouds
moved in later morning continuing until end of watch, when the cloud cover
went to 90%.
Temperature ranged 51-62F with winds from 5 gusting to est 10 mph from the
NW. Humidity range from 56%-100%
Raptor Observations:
Groups of 3 to 7 Broad-winged hawks found often and a larger group of 28
were Kettling / One single juvenile BW hawk gave us a close eye level view
and all others, and most other raptors were at higher elevations.
Our noon-time Bald Eagle appeared and as we watched the adult head south,
1 adult and 2 juvenile BE’s appeared at the same time going over Marcella
Ridge. The last BE was a juvey and crossed directly in front of us
providing excellent views.
Bald Eagles: 2 Adult @ 12:02; 2 Immature @ 12:02 and 1 Immature @ 1:40
A good day for Sharpies with many Kestrel too.
Non-raptor Observations:
BC Chickadees kept many visitors busy eating out of their hands.
A single Cedar Waxwing, RT Hummingbird and Goldfinch were seen, as well as
unknown Warblers.
Predictions:
Similar to today
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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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