Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Apr 26, 2014
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 3 | 25 | 25 |
| Bald Eagle | 6 | 22 | 22 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 6 | 30 | 35 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 91 | 548 | 548 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 21 | 24 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| Merlin | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total: | 110 | 686 | 696 |
Official Counter: Tom Gorman
Observers: Fred V.
Visitors:
Visitors = 21 including Matt Sullivan a reptile expert who found several
interesting subjects.
Weather:
Temperature 51-67F, Wind from the NW 5-10 mph, visibility 3-7 miles hazy,
partly sunny, cloud cover 50-90%.
Raptor Observations:
Another good day for BWs and Bald Eagles. BWs coming through in small
groups all day at high altitudes, very few naked eye.
BEs were all naked eye birds!
ABEx2 @12:00,3yr @12:00,ABE @12:25, ABEx2 @12:34 (DST) They all gave use
very good looks for ID.
Non-raptor Observations:
Male Pileated WP on trail.
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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