hawks in southern nj 08302?

Question

I have seen alot of hawks lately on rt77 in southern nj?? Definately hawks not turkey buzzarts - anyone else have sightings lately???
New to the area.

Answer 1

Yes tons of hawks, and I saw a flock of penguins flying south for the winter.

Answer 2

This time of year, I'd guess they are Red-tailed Hawks, especially if they are perched on the side of the road. A lot of hawks do migrate through NJ, but most of the migrants you will only see flying high in the sky. Here's where you find actual recent data from the hawkcount. Lots of Northern Harriers and Sharp-shinned Hawks moving in your area right now too.

http://www.hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=328

Answer 3

Haven't been up that way lately (live in DE), but, Cape May is a GREAT hawk migration watch area -- been there, seen LOTS!

"Each fall, 16 regularly occurring species of hawks migrate through Cape May. Late September through mid October is the time of peak raptor diversity and marks the period when impressive numbers of Peregrine Falcons pass through. The Cape May Point Hawk Count platform has been staffed each fall since 1976 by the Cape May Bird Observatory's official hawk counter, from September 1 to the end of November. A daily and annual raptor count is tallied throughout the fall, and exceptional totals are recorded each year. If you are a novice, there are education interns on hand from early September through early November to help you hone your hawk I. D. skills. "

Check the link for further information and have a wonderful time watching!

http://www.njaudubon.org/Sites/HwCMBO.html