Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 25, 2014
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 6 | 22 | 22 |
| Bald Eagle | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 4 | 24 | 29 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 319 | 457 | 457 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 21 | 24 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Merlin | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 330 | 576 | 586 |
Observation start time: 09:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 5.5 hours
Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers:
Visitors:
Visitors = 4. My apologies to Liz for constantly disturbing here rest in
her hammock.
Weather:
Temperature 56-64F, 45% cloud cover, wind from the S-SW 5-10 mph gusting to
15 mph after 13:00 (DST), visibility 7-10 miles.
Raptor Observations:
What every was holding the BWs’ back was no longer an issue. The day was
busy from start to finish with solitary, small groups and good sized
kettles coming from the S and WSW at mid level altitudes. Turned out to be
a really fine day.
IBE @ 1:15 (DST).
Non-raptor Observations:
Chickadees spotted gathering nesting material and didn’t bother to take any
food offerings.
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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