Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
| Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 20, 2014 | |||
| Species | Day’s Count | Month Total | Season Total |
| Black Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkey Vulture | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osprey | 8 | 50 | 54 |
| Bald Eagle | 3 | 40 | 45 |
| Northern Harrier | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Sharp-shinned Hawk | 18 | 134 | 134 |
| Cooper’s Hawk | 22 | 56 | 59 |
| Northern Goshawk | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red-shouldered Hawk | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Broad-winged Hawk | 47 | 6450 | 6451 |
| Red-tailed Hawk | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Golden Eagle | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Kestrel | 3 | 24 | 28 |
| Merlin | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Peregrine Falcon | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown Raptor | 1 | 11 | 13 |
| Total: | 103 | 6793 | 6813 |
| Observation start time: | 07:00:00 |
| Observation end time: | 13:30:00 |
| Total observation time: | 6.5 hours |
| Official Counter | Tom Gorman |
| Observers: | Kevin W. , Dan, Nora O., Mike L. |
Visitors:
15 Thank you to Mitch V. for assisting with the sightings.
Weather:
Temp range: 54-71 F Winds 10-15 continually from the south. Initial haze in the valley, clearing and a cloud cover of 95% which @ 0920 hrs changed to 0% and by 1015 hours back to 90%.
Raptor Observations:
The majority of the raptors seen were in the 20,000′ elevation with many only about 1000′ above the watch. The Broad-winged were mostly naked eye birds and in groups of no more than 11 being the largest. Local BV & TV and the adult and 2 juvenile Red-tailed hawks presented some minor entertainment. 1019 hrs: Immature Bald Eagle 1140 hrs: 2nd year Bald Eagle 1140 hrs: 3rd year Bald Eagle The BE’s at 1140 hrs were following each other and one was not too far above the watch for a naked eye view of its detailing.
Non-raptor Observations:
The pair of Raven were active around the watch and gave some nice naked eye views of their interactions. Non-raptor species: Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker and Eastern Wood-Pewee. One Autumn Meadowhawk dragonfly and a Five-lined Skink were present also
Predictions:
Rain showers overnight to end mid day with temps in mid 80’s
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