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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 but the Visitor Center remains closed. 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.

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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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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News from the Mountain

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.

Education

Sanctuary hires Rebecca Lesko and Aaron Prince

New educator and raptor care specialists will help grow the scope and capacity of Hawk Mountain educational programs.

General

Migratory Bird Treaty Act again under threat

Science

Dr. Laurie Goodrich elected an American Ornithological Society Fellow

Director of Conservation Science Dr. Laurie J. Goodrich was elected a 2020 Fellow of the American Ornithological Society.

General

Hunters as Conservationists: Get the Lead Out!

At Hawk Mountain, we collaborate with the local hunting community to support healthy forest ecology and biodiversity by managing the increasing white-tailed deer population and by using non-lead am...

General

Hawk Mountain elects new board members

Hawk Mountain has elected 3 new members to the Board of Directors.

Science

Hawk Mountain research on arctic raptors and the effects of climate change published in prestigious journal

Senior Scientist JF Therrien, Ph.D. and his colleagues published a paper in the prestigious peer-reviewed journal, using their team’s long-term research that demonstrates the implications of climat...

Visitors

Plan Accordingly for October Visits

With heightened fall visitation, safety remains our utmost priority. We cannot guarantee parking during busy October weekends. Please plan accordingly!

Science

Rebecca McCabe Selected as 2020 James A. Kushlan Award Winner

Hawk Mountain is proud to announce it has selected Rebecca McCabe as its 2020 James A. Kushlan Award recipient.

Visitors

Hawk Mountain Hosts Member Appreciation Exclusive Sale

Hawk Mountain will host a Members Exclusive Sale on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25

Visitors

Go Native with the 2020 Fall Native Plant Sale

Hawk Mountain encourages all to go native with their home gardens with its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on Saturday, September 12.

Special Projects

The Veracruz River of Raptors Success Story

Not only is Hawk Mountain connected to Veracruz through the raptors that migrate each fall, but it is also connected through a rich raptor conservation success story that began in the 1980s and ha...

Science

Victory for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act

A statement regarding the recent federal court ruling striking down a reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Visitors

Fly into Fall with the Annual Migration Kick-Off

Hawk Mountain will kick off the 2020 Autumn Migration season with the annual Off to a Flying Start kick-off event.

Science

Butterfly Survey 2020 Summary

On July 11, Hawk Mountain Science staff participated in the annual North American Butterfly Association summer count.

Education

Keeping the Local and Global Community connected through Virtual Programming

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawk Mountain educators swiftly created a Virtual Programming schedule that has engaged supporters and interested learners from around the world.

Science

Spring 2020 Migration Count Overview

A brief overview of the Spring 2020 Migration Count.

General

Spotted Lanternflies Have Returned

As you safely prepare for some of your favorite summertime activities, be sure to keep an eye out for this invasive insect.

Visitors

Welcoming Visitors as Trails Reopened on June 5

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has reopened trails with new safety protocols in place. The Visitor Center remains closed at this time.

Giving

Support Hawk Mountain during the 2020 Virtual Benefit for the Birds

Hawk Mountain's annual fundraiser, the Benefit for the Birds Gala has been transformed into a month-long, online-only silent auction with a live-streamed event.

Giving

Giving Tuesday NOW is Today, May 5

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of generosity and unity, a day to come together and give back in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. Your support can help us to protect the...

Science

A Network of Songbird Surveys

As we approach the time of year that songbirds have returned to nest at their favorite breeding grounds, David Barber looks back on Hawk Mountain’s data from last year’s breeding bird count field r...

General

When Duty Calls

An update from the President regarding Hawk Mountain's continued closure. All trails and facilities remain closed until further guidance from the state and local government.

Special Projects

Help the Climate and the Mountain

Through a company called Cool Effect, individuals can retire carbon credits and support forest conservation on the Mountain.

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