Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 14, 2014 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 9 | 20 | 24 |
| Bald Eagle | 12 | 20 | 25 |
| Northern Harrier | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 26 | 41 | 41 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 7 | 21 | 24 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 541 | 905 | 906 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| Merlin | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Total: | 604 | 1033 | 1053 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 17:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 10.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Cliff Miles |
| Observers: | Fred V., Nora O., Mike L., Tom G. |
Visitors:
Visitors = 100 including Cub Scout Pack 147.
Weather:
Temperature 48-69F, visibility 30 miles, high cloud cover 5-65%, Winds from the NNE 3-6 mph.
Raptor Observations:
Most migrants observed during the morning session of 9-11:30 and then later in the afternoon 2:30-5:00 (DST). All the migrants were at high altitudes. BW’s coming through mainly as small groups and a few kettles ranging from smallest @ 10 to our largest of the day @ 133 (found by looking at a drifting feather in the breeze). Bald eagles were spotted in the kettles as well as individuals and pairs. 2xABE, 1 WBII, 9 immature. Also a good day for NH’s.
Non-raptor Observations:
Blue Jay,Robin, Bluebird, titmouse, Pileated WP, Ruby Crowned, Flicker, Redbelly WP, Hairy WP, Downy WP, Cedar waxwings, Redeyed Vireao, Catbird, Indigo bunting, Black-throatedblue, Cormorant,Goldfinch, Worm eating,Philadelphia Vireo, Black-throated-green and Northern Perula. Monarchs = 21. A very good day to be at the watch site.
Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge information may be found at: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm
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