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Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 01, 2012

Observation start time: 09:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter: Frank Budney
Observers: Kevin M
Visitors:
Visitors = 1

Weather:
Temperature Range, 56º f to 70º f, Visibility 5 to 7 miles increasing to
10 miles in the afternoon. Cloud cover 5% to 10% with mostly blue sky and
haze beyond 10 miles. Wind, WSW, 3 to 5 mph.

Raptor Observations:
TVs and a few BVs low above the Tourne by 0910. First OS arrived a few
minutes later at 0921 low from Forth Lee and passing under the Tourne. A
lone AK passes in front of the ridge by 0945 at eye level. A second OS
passed over th Tourne between the 1000 and 1100 time slot with the final OS
coming from behind the ridge at about 1435. An Imm. CH perched in the cedar
tree for about 15 seconds then flew at eye level in front of the ridge. No
raptors spotted between 1100 and 1200.

Non-raptor Observations:
I did spot my first Black Bear (after more than 14 years on site) half way
down the tower road as we were leaving the ridge. First flock of migrating
Canada Geese (70) high in the sky heading south at 1145.

Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm

Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 30, 2012

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 13:00:00
Total observation time: 5 hours

Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh
Observers: Richard K., Tom G.
Visitors:
Visitors = 29 including our friend Barry.
Weather:
Temperature 57-65F, increasing cloud cover from 10-80%,wind from the N-NW
3-5mph, visibility 7-10 miles. Sun showers occurred.

Raptor Observations:
Raptors at high altitudes. Sun showers shut down the flight.

Non-raptor Observations:
The Chickadees love the new “Hoover Dam”. Photographed bathing and
drinking.

Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm

Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 29, 2012

Observation start time: 08:30:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 6.5 hours

Official Counter: Tom Gorman
Observers: Rick S
Visitors:
Total=43

Weather:
TEMPERATURE: 60°F , WIND SPEED: calm-2mph, WIND DIRECTION: Variable, CLOUD
COVER: 100%, VISIBILITY: 10m, Gray skies, low cloud cover with patches of
sun.

Raptor Observations:
Many hawks were low or directly overhead. A few broad-wings were seen in
groups of 9-3-4 all circling higher then the others.

Non-raptor Observations:
Wild Turkey =7, Cedar Waxwings, Ravens =2 and a Magnolia Warbler was
hanging out with the the local chickadees.

Predictions:
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a
chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance
of rain 40%.

Report submitted by Fred Vanderburgh
Wildcat Ridge – New Jersey information may be found at:
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wldcthwk.htm