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Visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

The incredible vantage point from Hawk Mountain offers the chance to see some the largest birds in the world and jaw-dropping views. Join us in learning about the role raptors play in the ecosystem and stay up-to-date on our conservation, research, and education efforts.

Visitors hawk watching from South Lookout in the fall.

Experience Nature Year Round

There's plenty to do, see, and learn at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! And your visit supports science, training, and education programs on the Mountain and across the globe.

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Educator Aaron with a Red-tailed Hawk

Upcoming Events

Learn about birds of prey, migration, nature on the Mountain, and more with our year-long schedule of workshops, lectures, talks, and walks, as well as regularly-scheduled weekend programs during spring and autumn. We hope to see you on the Mountain!

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8+Miles of Trails
155Avian Species to See
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News from the Mountain

General

3rd PA Bird Atlas Has Fledged!

The five-year-long PA Bird Atlas project is well underway, with some early nesting species surveyed and tools at the ready for those who want to jump in and participate. Anyone can do it, anytime! ...

Science

Fall 2023 Migration Wrap Up

The 2023 autumn migration season came to an end on December 15, with a total of 15,106 migrant raptors tallied and a new high record for bald eagles recorded.

Science

Hawk Mountain leads groundbreaking global assessment on snowy owls

Hawk Mountain manuscript coalesces the work of 39 co-authors and sets new standard for assessments on virtually all raptor species going forward.

Giving

Hawk Mountain Receives Matching Grant for Year-end Fundraising Campaign

Until the end of the year, all donations made to the Sanctuary's Annual Fund will be matched by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund through the Lightful BRIDGE Program. #CelebratetheSanctuary by donating now!

Giving

M&T Charitable Foundation Continues to Sponsor Raptors Up Close at Hawk Mountain

M&T Bank has continued to support the Sanctuary and its premier weekend program Raptors Up Close!

News

M&T Bank sponsors Raptors Up Close

Giving

Evans Network of Companies sponsors the Sanctuary

Hawk Mountain thanks the Evans Network of Companies for joining as a premier sponsor for the Sanctuary.

Science

Hawk Mountain Coordinates Kittatinny Hawkwatch Project

Hawk Mountain is coordinating a collaborative effort of 5 hawkwatch sites along the vital Kittatinny Ridge.

Visitors

Annual Fall Native Plant Sale Returns Sept 16

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will host its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on September 16, from 10 AM – 3 PM outside the Visitor Center.

Science

Marzia Verduci Receives James A. Kushlan Graduate Student Award

Marzia Verduci selected as 2023 James A. Kushlan Award Recipient.

General

Jim Lefik joins Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Board

Hawk Mountain welcomes FirstEnergy Corp engineer Jim Lefik to its all-volunteer board of directors.

Special Projects

Amber Wiewel selected as 3rd Pennsylvania Bird Atlas Coordinator

Hawk Mountain in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the PA Bird Atlas Steering Committee announced it has selected Amber Wiewel, Boalsburg, to serve as the coordinator of the 3rd...

Special Projects

Hawk Mountain Unveils New Educational Trail Kiosk and Map

In collaboration with the ATC and DCNR, Hawk Mountain built a new kiosk that promotes the importance of the Kittatinny Conservation Landscape along with safe hiking tips and an updated trail map.

Education

Soaring Success: Former Participants Share Their Experiences in the Raptor Field Techniques Course

Hear from past participants about their experiences during Hawk Mountain's returning Introduction to Raptor Field Techniques course.

Special Projects

Hawk Mountain Project Featured in 2023 Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation

Hawk Mountain's team Rosalie's Raptors will participate in the third annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation competition and fundraiser, which this year includes the HMS-led PA Third Bird Atlas...

Science

Spring 2023 Migration Hawk Watch Recap

The spring 2023 raptor count took place April 1 - May 15, with a total of 1,189 raptors and 14 species tallied.

Visitors

Hawk Mountain Arts Tour Returns June 3rd

Explore dozens of local artisans and small businesses with this free driving tour within a 25-mile radius of the Kempton valley.

Special Projects

Invasive Plant Management at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Hawk Mountain's Stewardship team has committed to a long-term remediation strategy in the fight against invasive plant species that threaten the Sanctuary grounds and beyond, guided by the Sanctuar...

Education

Registration open for unique Appalachian Ecology Course for teens

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is accepting applications for a fully immersive, ten-day Appalachian Ecology Course held June 16 through 25 for young people ages 15 to 17 with a passion for the outdoors an...

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