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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.

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Hawk Mountain trails are OPEN but the Visitor Center is limited to 25 individuals at a given time. Please visit the link below for details on admission, safe procedures, and how to enjoy a day on the Mountain.

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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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News from the Mountain

General

Todd Bauman Receives Hawk Mountain’s Prestigious Warden Award

Todd Bauman, Director of Stewardship, received the Sanctuary’s highest honor, the Hawk Mountain Warden Award, presented to select individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Hawk Mounta...

Science

Hawk Mountain, Kutztown University Renew Academic Research Agreement

Kutztown University and Hawk Mountain have renewed a five-year agreement of academic cooperation, establishing a research affiliation for the mutual benefit of both institutions.

Science

Butterfly Count 2021 Summary

In July, a team of HMS staff and volunteers participated in the North American Butterfly Association summer census.

Giving

Sanctuary earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has earned another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity monitor. This is the sixth time Hawk Mountain has earned this top rating fo...

Visitors

Music on the Mountain: Gabriel Chamber Ensemble to perform at Hawk Mountain

Hawk Mountain and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble have partnered to present a one-hour presentation of classical selections sharing the healing powers of music and nature with themes of love and patri...

General

Hawk Mountain Elects Three New Board Members

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary recently elected three new members to four-year terms on its volunteer Board of Directors.

Science

New analyses highlight the conservation status of North American raptors

The latest set of analyses by the Raptor Population Index Project shows declines in some migratory hawk populations, while other species are on the rise.

Science

Unknown Disease Affecting Songbirds in Mid-Atlantic States

Since May 2021, a mysterious disease is being reported in songbirds in 10 states including Pennsylvania. The cause of the disease is unknown. At this time, it is encouraged to take down any songbir...

Science

New Publication: Broad-winged Hawks Overwintering in the Neotropics

Our science team has found that broad-winged hawks migrate into South America to winter in less-disturbed forest habitat found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, but illegal mining, forest fires, and d...

Giving

Birds and Brew is back

Join us Aug 14 from 5 to 8 PM to enjoy a late summer evening in the amphitheater for music, brews, and food, all to benefit Hawk Mountain and its local to global conservation programs.

Giving

Hawk Mountain receives $7,552 grant for raptor conservation

Hawk Mountain has received a $7,552 grant from the Gloria M. Young Ornithological Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation to support the care, maintenance, rehabilitation and/or conservation of birds o...

Science

Hawk Mountain Scientists Presenting at HMANA Virtual Raptor Conference

Several members of the Hawk Mountain Conservation Science team will be presenting at the the Hawk Migration Association of North America Virtual Raptor Conference in July.

Science

Spring 2021 Migration Wrap-Up

Brief wrap-up of the Spring 2021 Migration Hawk Watch.

Science

Hawk Mountain’s Dr. Laurie Goodrich Receives Celebrating Women in Conservation Award

Dr. Laurie Goodrich, Director of Conservation Science, received PennFuture’s 2021 Woman of Lifetime Achievement in Conservation Award.

Giving

Inaugural Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation

The Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology (PSO) is turning the passion for watching and counting birds into funding for bird conservation with the first-ever Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation and...

Giving

Hawk Mountain Receives Get Outdoors PA Grant

Hawk Mountain was awarded the Get Outdoors PA Mini-Grant for the "Navigating the Forest and Stream" Program, funding new equipment for the upcoming Summer Nature Camps.

Education

Go on an Appalachian Adventure with Hawk Mountain’s Summer Nature Camps

Join Hawk Mountain this summer for a one-of-a-kind Summer Nature Camp experience for young nature enthusiasts entering grades 1 – 6. Scholarship opportunities available.

Education

Hawk Mountain Collaborates in Free Virtual Educator Workshop Series

Hawk Mountain presents VIRTUAL Wild About Raptors Educator Workshop Series in a collaborative that includes the PA Game Commission, DEP, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center, and the Motus Tracking ...

Visitors

Hawk Mountain announces 2021 Spring Native Plant Sale

Hawk Mountain’s Native Plant Sale will be held May 15-16, featuring over 100 species of Pennsylvania native plants for your home landscape.

General

Berks Sinfonietta to perform June 12 Hawk Mountain

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Berks Sinfonietta have teamed up to present Music on the Mountain, a 90-minute presentation of classical selections on Saturday, June 12 at 2 PM in the Sanctuary’s n...

Giving

Celebrate Spring Migration and Hawk Mountain with Raptorthon 2021

On April 24, Hawk Mountain will participate in the 2021 Raptorthon with a team led by Dr. Laurie Goodrich and the 2021 conservation science trainees.

Visitors

Spring Migration Hawk Watch launches April 1

Hawk Mountain invites visitors to look for returning raptors and other migrants during its annual Spring Hawk Watch, held daily April 1 through May 15.

Science

Window into the Winter Woods

Summary and highlights of the 2021 Project Feederwatch winter season.

Science

Conserve the Corridor

Hawk Mountain has sought to extend conservation efforts beyond its roots to areas like the extensive Central and South American flyway, the most concentrated route for raptor migration in the world.

General

February is Black History Month

Join us in celebrating the voices and contributions of Black people in science and conservation. Support Black nature lovers by amplifying their voices and experiences. Keep the conversation going ...

Science

Hamburg Area Christmas Bird Count Results

In Dec, Hawk Mountain organized the 55th year of the Hamburg Area Christmas Bird Count. Here are those results.

General

Migratory Bird Treaty Act Again Under Siege

Hawk Mountain opposes a reinterpretation of the 100-year-old federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act that would allow incidental killing of migratory birds without consequence.

Science

Life of a Scavenger

PhD Student Julie Mallon used Turkey Vulture tracking data to investigate their migratory patterns and energy usage during active migration and during their stopovers.

Giving

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund award grant to the Sanctuary

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has received a $4,000 grant from The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund to support the Sanctuary and its wide range of visitor services.

Giving

Sanctuary receives $25,000 matching challenge grant

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund has providing a matching challenge grant of $25,000 to help boost online gifts to the 2020 Annual Fund.

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