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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.

Yes, we are OPEN!

Hawk Mountain trails are OPEN from 9 am - 5 pm. For your own safety and per CDC guidelines, please mask if you are unvaccinated. Regardless of vaccination status, wearing a mask when indoors or in highly populated areas is recommended. Social distancing is encouraged at all times.

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

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

Giving

Hawk Mountain celebrates Giving Tuesday on Nov 29

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary kicks off its year-end giving campaign on #GivingTuesday, this year November 29, the international day following Thanksgiving that encourages philanthropy and celebrates gen...

Science

Adrian Naveda Selected as 2022 James A. Kushlan Award Recipient

Hawk Mountain recently selected former trainee Adrian Naveda as its 2022 James A. Kushlan Award recipient in support of his project studying the migration ecology of North American turkey vultures.

Visitors

Meet & Discover North America's Largest Bird of Prey on Eagle Day

Come see a LIVE golden and bald eagle and learn about HMS’s long-term eagle migration counts and other cool eagle facts at the Eagle Discovery Station.

Education

Hawk Mountain Announces New Senior Education Internship

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is now accepting applicants for a new, fully immersive, residential and nine-month-long Senior Education Internship.

Science

New, collaborative Raptor Population Index Website Features Migration Count Trends and Raptors at Risk Analyses

A new website from the collaborative Raptor Population Index Project shares scientific analyses from decades worth of North American count data to show long-term and short-term trends in migratory ...

Giving

M&T Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Public Education Programming

M&T Bank has awarded Hawk Mountain Sanctuary a $5,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support the world-famous Sanctuary and its premier weekend program, the signature audience-attracte...

Science

Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation

This year Hawk Mountain celebrates the 20th anniversary of the opening of its Acopian Center for Conservation Learning, a three-building campus and scientific headquarters that opened in September ...

Science

Audubon Scientists Use Hawk Mountain Data to Develop a New Method for Mapping Bird Migrations

Hawk Mountain's monitoring and research data has been utilized in a largescale study to better understand the annual cycle of many migratory species and the environments they inhabit.

Giving

Vision for the Future

Vision for aging Visitor Center will have two entrances, both with covered outdoor areas, address accessibility by eliminating the downstairs gallery, and open up the walls to better connect people...

Visitors

Annual Autumn Native Plant Sale Returns September 17

Hawk Mountain will host its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on September 17, featuring over 100 species of PA native plants for any home landscape.

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Visit Hawk Mountain for the Autumn 2022 Migration Season

Visitors are invited to Hawk Mountain to view the annual Autumn Hawk Watch, which takes place daily from Aug 15 - Dec 15.

Visitors

Music on the Mountain: Gabriel Chamber Ensemble joins Hawk Mountain for the Second Year

The Gabriel Chamber Ensemble will perform again for Music on the Mountain in the Outdoor Amphitheater on Saturday, September 10.

Visitors

Celebrate the Sanctuary with Annual Birds and Brew Event

Hawk Mountain is excited to once again host the annual Birds and Brew on Sat, Aug 13, with unlimited tastings, live music, delicious food, and the "coolest crowd in conservation."

Giving

Hawk Mountain Returns to Participate in Second Annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation

Hawk Mountain's team Rosalie's Raptors will participate in the second annual Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation competition and fundraiser.

Visitors

Exclusive Events for Mountain Members this Summer

Hawk Mountain is offering several member exclusive events this Summer!

Education

Hawk Mountain Partners to Bring Free, Virtual Educator Workshop Series: Wild About Raptors

Hawk Mountain is once again collaborating with Shaver's Creek Environmental Center and the PA Department of Environmental Protection to offer a series of FREE educator workshops featuring several P...

Science

Spring 2022 Migration HawkWatch Recap

The Spring 2022 Migration Hawkwatch took place from April 1 through May 15, with a total of 1,105 raptors and 13 species tallied.

Visitors

Summer Events for Everyone

Hawk Mountain will host events celebrating Black Birders Week, Pride Month, Latino Conservation Week, and more.

Visitors

Berks Sinfonietta Returns to Hawk Mountain for June 11 Performance

Berks Sinfonietta returns to Hawk Mountain for a second Music on the Mountain, performing a selection of nature and storm-themed symphonies to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

Visitors

The Hawk Mountain Arts Tour Is Back

All roads lead to local artists during the self-guided Hawk Mountain Arts Tour on Saturday, June 4.

Giving

Road to Recovery Concert Fundraiser May 28 at Hawk Mountain

Spend the day outdoors enjoying a mix of music on Saturday, May 28, when Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and community friends host “Road to Recovery," a Concert Fundraiser to benefit Todd Gladfelter.

Visitors

Improve Your Home Landscape with the Hawk Mountain Spring Native Plant Sale

Hawk Mountain will host its annual Spring Native Plant Sale May 14-15, featuring almost 100 species of native plants for any PA landscape.

Visitors

Announcing Youth Art Month Contest Winners & Exhibit

The winners and honorable mentions of the 2022 Youth Art Month Contest are on display in the Hawk Mountain Visitor Center Gallery through May 22.

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