| 2010 Autumn Hawk Count Daily Total for 9/9/2010 | ||||
| 0 | Black Vulture | |||
| 0 | Turkey Vulture | |||
| 0 | Northern Goshawk | |||
| 39 | Sharp-shinned Hawk | |||
| 1 | Cooper's Hawk | |||
| 1 | Unidentified Accipiter | |||
| 2 | Red-tailed Hawk | |||
| 0 | Red-shouldered Hawk | |||
| 17 | Broad-winged Hawk | |||
| 0 | Rough-legged Hawk | |||
| 1 | Unidentified Buteo | |||
| 0 | Golden Eagle | |||
| 10 | Bald Eagle | |||
| 0 | Unidentified Eagle | |||
| 0 | Northern Harrier | |||
| 16 | Osprey | |||
| 0 | Peregrine Falcon | |||
| 3 | Merlin | |||
| 16 | American Kestrel | |||
All birders should try and get to Hawk Mountain, it truly is a great experience. I am listing below a few other upcoming events at Hawk Mountain. Join in the activity or just sit and watch the Raptor's parade above.
2010 Autumn Hawkwatch
Daily, August 15-December 15 at North Lookout
Make an annual pilgrimage to Hawk Mountain and take part in the oldest and longest running migration watchsite on the planet. Counters and interns are stationed every day at North Lookout where they will help spot and identify birds. Like other migration watchsites, the number and type of birds will depend upon the temperature, the wind direction, and the time of year, which makes hawkwatching part sport, part fun, and part a little luck. But whether the birds fly or not, every day is a good day on Hawk Mountain, so come ready with snacks and water and settle back to take in the big views, and with any luck, some great looks at hawks, eagles and falcons.
Monarch Migration CelebrationSaturday, September 18 from 10 am-4 pm
Trail fee applies for Non-members
Visit Hawk Mountain for a full day devoted to the amazing migration of the Monarch Butterfly. Programs on this day will focus on this tiny non-raptor migrant and its long and dangerous journey to Mexico, the importance of native plants to the Monarch's survival, and how scientists study such tiny migrants.
Volunteer and Monarch Biologist John Drummond will be on hand to provide Monarch tagging demonstrations at the Visitor Center. Meanwhile at the Lookout, visitors will find this is a great time to look for monarchs fluttering past, enroute to Mexico, and we'll have educators on hand to provide information and point out passing butterflies.
In the Native Plant Garden, we're planning special programs on the importance of milkweed, and indoors, children may take part in some great activities that will connect them with other young people in Mexico.
Weather permitting, the highlight will come after an end-of-day program in the Amphitheater followed by an impressive en-masse release of all the Monarchs tagged throughout the day. This is a day you won't want to miss, and we look forward to helping you learn more about the migration of ALL creatures.
Note: To protect the butterflies, temperatures below 60 degrees must cancel the mass release
The Eagle WatchersSaturday, September 18 at 5 pmVisitor Center
Join Drs. Ruth Tingay, President of the Raptor Research Foundation, and Todd Katzner, director of conservation science at The National Aviary, for an interesting and informative slideshow program on the new book, The Eagle Watchers. Both Ruth and Todd are two of the first Hawk Mountain leadership interns and together, co-authored this 256-page book about some of the most impressive raptors in the world. Eagle Watchers is a collection of essays written by people who have devoted their lives to studying, watching and enjoying eagles.
The great news about this book is that Ruth and Todd have generously offered to donate 100% of all their book royalties to the Hawk Mountain internship program and the National Birds of Prey Trust, which makes this one book you really feel good about reading. Todd and Ruth will be on hand to sign books after the program.
Children's Raptor ID WorkshopSunday, September 19 from 10 am-1:30 pm
$10 Members, $20 Non-Members
Limited to 10 children ages 8 to 12
A great program for the up-and-coming young birder! Using slides and video, Laurie Goodrich and Denise Peters will help children learn the basics of raptor identification with a special focus on buteos and eagles. The indoor lesson will be followed by a hike to the lookout to practice newly-learned skills. Children should bring a daypack with lunch, water and something soft to sit on, and should dress in warm layers. Binoculars will be provided along with a lesson on their proper use. Sorry parents, this program is designed for the kids, so you may follow along at a distance, or we'll meet you back at the Visitor Center at 1:30.
Advance registration is required: call 610-756-6961.
Mushroom ID Workshop with Joe LankalisSunday, September 19 at 2 pm
The Common Room
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members
Limited to 15 participants
Join the Master of Mushrooms, Joe Lankalis, for a workshop on mushroom identification. Since weather is unpredictable, Joe asks that each participant collect mushrooms from his or her area on Saturday, then bring the samples to the workshop on Sunday. This provides a great variety of fungi to examine and identify. If weather happens to be ideal for mushroom growth, the program may end with a short walk to examine what's popping around the Common Room.
Advance registration required, call 610-756-6961
Hawk Mountain Art Show at CabelasSat & Sun, September 25-26
10 am-5 pm, Cabela's; Located in Deer Country exhibit
Meet award-winning artists and view a mix of wildlife and nature-inspired art at this exhibit and sale designed to introduce Cabela's customers to the Sanctuary. This event is organized by local volunteers and artists, so consider taking a moment to stop by and thank them for their participation.
AUTUMN LECTUREHawk Mountain: The World's First Raptor Sanctuary
Saturday, October 2
5 pm. Free Meet coffee-table book author Jim Wright and photographer Kevin Watson and enjoy a wonderful slideshow that consolidates the hundreds of images taken over two years during the creation of their photo essay book, "Hawk Mountain." Jim will share stores from the dozens of personal interviews and visits, providing his unique insight into the Mountain, its history and the people (and wildlife!) who make the Sanctuary special.
Meet the Fall ForestSaturday, October 2 from 1-2:30 pm
Limited to first 12 who sign up in the Visitor Center on day of event
Trail fee applies. Pay trail fee when you sign up.
Join seasoned botanist and Kutztown University Professor of Biology Dr. Chris Sacchi for a laid back introduction to the autumn forest during this guided walk around the Visitor Center, Native Plant Garden and some sections of the trail. Dr. Sacchi will show you how to identify trees, shrubs and herbs by their changing shades and will explains how the forest community prepares for winter to ensure survival next spring.
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