Charlie Fineran’s Photo of the Week captures Birders at the Raccoon Ridge.

Raccoon Ridge sits atop the Kittatinny Ridge in Worthington State Forest.  The Appalachian Trail passes through this famous birding site located between Sunfish Pond to its south and Catfish Pond to its north.  The ridge is relatively small, but offers an unsurpassed view west.  This ridge is one of the premier spots for watching the annual fall hawk migration. No matter when you visit, you’ll get a spectacular 360-degree view. You’ll be able to see the Delaware Water Gap south, the Delaware river and eastern Pennsylvania west, Rattlesnake Mountain to the north and New Jersey to the east.

NOTE: although this message emphasizes the Fall Hawk Migration these are All great places to view a grand size Panorama of Fall Colors!!!

There is no easy way to Raccoon Ridge!!  If you are not a hiker enjoy the views along the Appalachian Trail on my Flickr Site!

Appalachian Trail – Warren County Panoramas – DWGNRA & Worthington State Forest – https://www.flickr.com/photos/charliefineran/albums/72157693035131731

The other sites ARE VERY EASILY ACCESSIBLE/ Don’t have to get out of your car at some!!  When you visit my Flickr sites please read the write up for each album.

Great Meadows of Allamuchy – https://www.flickr.com/photos/charliefineran/albums/72157665566926228

Merrill Creek Reservoir – https://www.flickr.com/photos/charliefineran/albums/72157650292767696

Palisades Interstate Park – https://www.flickr.com/photos/charliefineran/albums/72157627688254943

Great organizations that offer many resources helping you find, understand and enjoy our Beautiful Open Spaces & see some migrating Raptors!!

Sussex County Bird Club – https://sussexcountybirdclub.org/

New Jersey Audubon Society – https://njaudubon.org/

Enjoy Your Open Space, Charlie Fineran