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Wildcat Ridge
Hibernia, New Jersey, USA
Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 22, 2013

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 15:00:00
Total observation time: 7 hours

Official Counter: Tom Gorman

Observers: Mike L., Rick S, Rusty

Visitors:
83, including Dave B and his hiking group.

Note: Additional observers included Christine (with Rusty), and Mitch V
who had the Eagle triplets in sight.

Weather:
Early morning began with cloud line only over the NYC skyline and clouds
moved in later morning continuing until end of watch, when the cloud cover
went to 90%.

Temperature ranged 51-62F with winds from 5 gusting to est 10 mph from the
NW. Humidity range from 56%-100%

Raptor Observations:
Groups of 3 to 7 Broad-winged hawks found often and a larger group of 28
were Kettling / One single juvenile BW hawk gave us a close eye level view
and all others, and most other raptors were at higher elevations.

Our noon-time Bald Eagle appeared and as we watched the adult head south,
1 adult and 2 juvenile BE’s appeared at the same time going over Marcella
Ridge. The last BE was a juvey and crossed directly in front of us
providing excellent views.

Bald Eagles: 2 Adult @ 12:02; 2 Immature @ 12:02 and 1 Immature @ 1:40

A good day for Sharpies with many Kestrel too.

Non-raptor Observations:
BC Chickadees kept many visitors busy eating out of their hands.
A single Cedar Waxwing, RT Hummingbird and Goldfinch were seen, as well as
unknown Warblers.

Predictions:
Similar to today
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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 21, 2013

Observation start time: 08:00:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6 hours

Official Counter: Fred Vanderburgh

Observers: Kevin M, Richard K., Tom G.

Visitors:
Visitors = 53 including Scout Troop 898 and Cubs Scout Pack 49.

A special thank you to Richard Keller who’s last day at the hawk watch was
today. Richard has been an inspiration and contributor to the watch for
several years. He decided to move to Idaho and we wish him all the best of
fortunes. He will be missed.

Weather:
Temperature 60-73F, cloud cover 100-60%, fog in morning hours, visibility
0.1-7 miles, wind from the S @ 5-10 MPH.

Raptor Observations:
A slow start due to the fog. When the fog lifted we started seeing
Sharpies, Kestrels and Bald Eagles.

2xABE @ 11:55; ABE @ 2:10 (DST)

Non-raptor Observations:
Cedar Waxwings perched all day in a cedar tree!

Predictions:
Rain
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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 20, 2013

Observation start time: 07:00:00
Observation end time: 17:00:00
Total observation time: 10 hours

Official Counter: Pete Wilner
Observers: Fred V.

Visitors:
Visitors = 9 including Harold and Curly Jack.

Weather:
Temperature 61-78F, visibility 3-5 miles, cloud cover 0-30-0%, smog, wind
from the S-SW 5-10 mph.

Raptor Observations:
Finally some clouds came in and BWs were spotted coming in from the North.
This lasted about 3 hours from 10-1pm DST. BWs were solitary or small
groups. Then it shut down.

A good look at a Gray Ghost and a PG.

ABEs’ @ 9;20; 10:15; 11:30; 12:00; 12:03 and 13:05.

Non-raptor Observations:
Not much of any song birds.

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