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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.

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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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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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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!

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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

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...

Visitors

Annual Spring Native Plant Sale Returns May 20-21

Hawk Mountain will host its annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, featuring almost 100 species of native trees, grasses, ferns, shrubs, and flowering plants.

Visitors

Explore the Outdoors with Hawk Mountain's Summer Field Courses

Are you interested in ecology, conservation, and learning more about nature? Hawk Mountain is offering unique and hands-on summer field courses for interested learners of all backgrounds and skill-...

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Hawk Mountain Elects George Cauffman to Board

The Board of Directors at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary recently elected George Cauffman of Kempton to a four-year term on its all-volunteer board of directors.

Visitors

Spring Migration Hawk Watch Begins April 1

Visitors

Youth Art Month Contest Returns This March

Hawk Mountain invites young artists ages 5-16 to submit to the 2023 Youth Art Month Contest! Submissions accepted March 1-31.

Visitors

Fall 2022 Photo Contest Winners Announced

Hawk mountain has selected the winners, runners up, and honorable mentions of the 2022 Fall Photo Contest.

Education

Spend Summer on the Mountain with the 2023 Summer Nature Camps

2023 Summer Nature Camps are open for enrollment! Those entering grades 1-6 can join us at Hawk Mountain this summer to foster their relationship with the world around them with 8 weeks of camp pro...

Science

Christmas Bird Count 2022 Results

In December, Hawk Mountain participated in the 59th year of the Hamburg Area Christmas Bird Count.

Science

Connecting with Conservation: Hawk Mountain Presents Conservation Workshop in Argentina

Hawk Mountain's Dr. JF Therrien recently presented a multi-day Conservation Field Course in Argentina, further spreading the Sanctuary's collaborative efforts of raptor conservation.

Giving

PPL Supports Hawk Mountain Field Trip Experiences

Hawk Mountain received support from PPL Electric Utilities with a generous grant of $2,500 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funding, which helps cover costs of guided field trips for pu...

Science

Autumn 2022 Migration Wrap Up

The Autumn 2022 Hawk Watch came to a close on December 15, with a total of 20,327 raptors counted.

Science

Two Young Hawk Mountain Researchers Published in The Journal of Raptor Research

Hawk Mountain is proud to announce that the latest issue of The Journal of Raptor Research features papers about broad-winged hawk research from two young scientists who made their start at the San...

General

Peter Bennet Receives Hawk Mountain Warden Award

Peter Bennet received the Sanctuary’s highest honor, the Hawk Mountain Warden Award, after nearly 20 years of service as board member and treasurer for the Sanctuary.

Science

Trainees reunite at Pan-African Ornithological Conference

Trainee alumni recently reunited at the 2022 Pan African Ornithological Conference in Zimbabwe

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