Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
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Spooky season is upon us 🌕🦇 Friends of all ages are invited to join us later this month for a Halloween-themed night hike under the full moon!
Learn more and get your tickets at www.hawkmountain.org/events/moon-...
Learn more and get your tickets at www.hawkmountain.org/events/moon-...
October 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Spooky season is upon us 🌕🦇 Friends of all ages are invited to join us later this month for a Halloween-themed night hike under the full moon!
Learn more and get your tickets at www.hawkmountain.org/events/moon-...
Learn more and get your tickets at www.hawkmountain.org/events/moon-...
Join us this Saturday for our next FREE Autumn Lecture featuring author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul! No pre-registration required.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
October 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Join us this Saturday for our next FREE Autumn Lecture featuring author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul! No pre-registration required.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
At the end of August, the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainees participated in broad-winged hawk habitat surveys!
Read more about how we study broadwings in the blog written by current trainee Lucie Donadille: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/welcome-to-the-land-of-the-broad-winged-hawk
Read more about how we study broadwings in the blog written by current trainee Lucie Donadille: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/welcome-to-the-land-of-the-broad-winged-hawk
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Posted on October 04, 2026 in In the Field by Lucie Donadille, Autumn 2026 Conservation Science TraineeLucie Donadille, Autumn 2026 Conservation Science Trainee
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October 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
At the end of August, the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainees participated in broad-winged hawk habitat surveys!
Read more about how we study broadwings in the blog written by current trainee Lucie Donadille: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/welcome-to-the-land-of-the-broad-winged-hawk
Read more about how we study broadwings in the blog written by current trainee Lucie Donadille: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/welcome-to-the-land-of-the-broad-winged-hawk
Attention Mountain Members! Join President Sean Grace next Friday for a guided fall hike to look for passing migrants and other wildlife on the Mountain.
Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Attention Mountain Members! Join President Sean Grace next Friday for a guided fall hike to look for passing migrants and other wildlife on the Mountain.
Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Fog rolling in at North Lookout 💨
Despite the overcast and rainy conditions this past week, our counters have still recorded over 300 raptors migrating past the Lookouts!
🎥 Video by Rebecca McCabe
Despite the overcast and rainy conditions this past week, our counters have still recorded over 300 raptors migrating past the Lookouts!
🎥 Video by Rebecca McCabe
October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Fog rolling in at North Lookout 💨
Despite the overcast and rainy conditions this past week, our counters have still recorded over 300 raptors migrating past the Lookouts!
🎥 Video by Rebecca McCabe
Despite the overcast and rainy conditions this past week, our counters have still recorded over 300 raptors migrating past the Lookouts!
🎥 Video by Rebecca McCabe
There's still time to sign up for our upcoming Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs! 🕷️ Join us for some web-slinging fun as we explore the importance of spiders, meet an animal friend, and make a spider craft to take home.
Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
September 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
There's still time to sign up for our upcoming Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs! 🕷️ Join us for some web-slinging fun as we explore the importance of spiders, meet an animal friend, and make a spider craft to take home.
Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
Our next Autumn Lecture featuring ornithologist & prolific author Scott Weidensaul is coming up soon! Join us as he presents his latest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher, and highlights inspiring success stories in bird conservation.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
September 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Our next Autumn Lecture featuring ornithologist & prolific author Scott Weidensaul is coming up soon! Join us as he presents his latest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher, and highlights inspiring success stories in bird conservation.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
Attention Mountain Members! You're invited to join HMS President Sean Grace on a leisurely guided hike up to our North Lookout to watch for migrating raptors.
Register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
September 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Attention Mountain Members! You're invited to join HMS President Sean Grace on a leisurely guided hike up to our North Lookout to watch for migrating raptors.
Register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-...
Former trainee Tamara Russo is sharing her experience as a seasonal educator and counter with Ecovida Hawkwatch in Costa Rica!
Join the adventure through her multi-part blog series; chapter 1 is up now on our blog! Read it here: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/chapter-one-soaring-to-a-dream
Join the adventure through her multi-part blog series; chapter 1 is up now on our blog! Read it here: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/chapter-one-soaring-to-a-dream
September 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Former trainee Tamara Russo is sharing her experience as a seasonal educator and counter with Ecovida Hawkwatch in Costa Rica!
Join the adventure through her multi-part blog series; chapter 1 is up now on our blog! Read it here: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/chapter-one-soaring-to-a-dream
Join the adventure through her multi-part blog series; chapter 1 is up now on our blog! Read it here: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/chapter-one-soaring-to-a-dream
Our October Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs are fast approaching! Young nature lovers are invited to join us for some web slinging fun, exploring the importance of spiders with an interactive craft. 🕷
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
September 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Our October Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs are fast approaching! Young nature lovers are invited to join us for some web slinging fun, exploring the importance of spiders with an interactive craft. 🕷
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-...
The first day of fall unexpectedly delivered our largest broadwing count so far this season! 🪶
Stay connected to the migration with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates
Stay connected to the migration with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates
September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The first day of fall unexpectedly delivered our largest broadwing count so far this season! 🪶
Stay connected to the migration with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates
Stay connected to the migration with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates
The first day of autumn is here! We've been in fall mode for a few weeks now, with constant streams of migrating raptors confirming it. We look forward to seeing some fall color like this on the ridge soon!
September 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The first day of autumn is here! We've been in fall mode for a few weeks now, with constant streams of migrating raptors confirming it. We look forward to seeing some fall color like this on the ridge soon!
In a couple of weeks, bestselling author and Hawk Mountain Board Member Scott Weidensaul will host our next autumn lecture, featuring stories and themes from his latest publication, Return of the Oystercatcher. Learn more at the link below!
www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
September 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In a couple of weeks, bestselling author and Hawk Mountain Board Member Scott Weidensaul will host our next autumn lecture, featuring stories and themes from his latest publication, Return of the Oystercatcher. Learn more at the link below!
www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r...
This Saturday is Monarch Day! Come learn from experts all about this stunning butterfly and their impressive migration.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar...
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This Saturday is Monarch Day! Come learn from experts all about this stunning butterfly and their impressive migration.
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar...
Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar...
It was the kind of day counters dream about.
On September 4th, 2026, we broke our single day bald eagle count record.
David Barber reflects on his record-breaking day in our latest blog post: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/on-the-mountain/september-4th-the-kind-of-day-counters-dream-about
On September 4th, 2026, we broke our single day bald eagle count record.
David Barber reflects on his record-breaking day in our latest blog post: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/on-the-mountain/september-4th-the-kind-of-day-counters-dream-about
September 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It was the kind of day counters dream about.
On September 4th, 2026, we broke our single day bald eagle count record.
David Barber reflects on his record-breaking day in our latest blog post: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/on-the-mountain/september-4th-the-kind-of-day-counters-dream-about
On September 4th, 2026, we broke our single day bald eagle count record.
David Barber reflects on his record-breaking day in our latest blog post: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/on-the-mountain/september-4th-the-kind-of-day-counters-dream-about
Our Fall Native Plant Sale is this Saturday! Come browse and learn about our available native plants that can fit your home landscape. We also are hosting a raffle for a seedling from the oldest tree in PA! Learn more at the link below. 🌱
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www.hawkmountain.org/news/visitor...
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Our Fall Native Plant Sale is this Saturday! Come browse and learn about our available native plants that can fit your home landscape. We also are hosting a raffle for a seedling from the oldest tree in PA! Learn more at the link below. 🌱
www.hawkmountain.org/news/visitor...
www.hawkmountain.org/news/visitor...
Wishing everyone a happy International Hawk Migration Week as we enter into peak broad-winged hawk season!
Our trails are open daily. Stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai...
Our trails are open daily. Stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai...
September 16, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Wishing everyone a happy International Hawk Migration Week as we enter into peak broad-winged hawk season!
Our trails are open daily. Stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai...
Our trails are open daily. Stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai...
Hawk Mountain is proud to support an innovative book project by former trainee and current Research Associate Dr. Matías A. Juhant!
The Raptors of South America will be the first-ever comprehensive reference dedicated to the continent’s raptors: www.hawkmountain.org/conservation...
The Raptors of South America will be the first-ever comprehensive reference dedicated to the continent’s raptors: www.hawkmountain.org/conservation...
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hawk Mountain is proud to support an innovative book project by former trainee and current Research Associate Dr. Matías A. Juhant!
The Raptors of South America will be the first-ever comprehensive reference dedicated to the continent’s raptors: www.hawkmountain.org/conservation...
The Raptors of South America will be the first-ever comprehensive reference dedicated to the continent’s raptors: www.hawkmountain.org/conservation...
Attention Cub Scouts! Join us in a couple of weeks for an adventurous day of hiking and learning while completely earning two merit badges. 🐻🥾
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/cub-s...
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/cub-s...
September 14, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Attention Cub Scouts! Join us in a couple of weeks for an adventurous day of hiking and learning while completely earning two merit badges. 🐻🥾
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/cub-s...
Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/cub-s...
There's still time to register for our upcoming Homeschool Happenings program on Wednesday! Learn more at the link below.
www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...
www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...
September 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
There's still time to register for our upcoming Homeschool Happenings program on Wednesday! Learn more at the link below.
www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...
www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...
To celebrate International Hawk Migration Week we are asking visitors to guess the total number of broadwings we count through September 30! 🦅🪶
Enter IN PERSON ONLY, Sept 12-20, for a chance to win a Family + Membership and a day in the pit with the counters at North Lookout!
Enter IN PERSON ONLY, Sept 12-20, for a chance to win a Family + Membership and a day in the pit with the counters at North Lookout!
September 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
To celebrate International Hawk Migration Week we are asking visitors to guess the total number of broadwings we count through September 30! 🦅🪶
Enter IN PERSON ONLY, Sept 12-20, for a chance to win a Family + Membership and a day in the pit with the counters at North Lookout!
Enter IN PERSON ONLY, Sept 12-20, for a chance to win a Family + Membership and a day in the pit with the counters at North Lookout!
Introducing a familiar face: welcome back Sarah Grace! Previously a part-time employee in the Visitor Center, Sarah Grace has returned to Hawk Mountain as a conservation science trainee.
We are thrilled to welcome all five trainees to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! 🦅⛰️
We are thrilled to welcome all five trainees to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! 🦅⛰️
September 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Introducing a familiar face: welcome back Sarah Grace! Previously a part-time employee in the Visitor Center, Sarah Grace has returned to Hawk Mountain as a conservation science trainee.
We are thrilled to welcome all five trainees to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! 🦅⛰️
We are thrilled to welcome all five trainees to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! 🦅⛰️
Representing both Spain and Argentina, we welcome Sergi to Hawk Mountain!
One more to go! Join us tomorrow to meet the fifth member of the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class 🦅
One more to go! Join us tomorrow to meet the fifth member of the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class 🦅
September 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Representing both Spain and Argentina, we welcome Sergi to Hawk Mountain!
One more to go! Join us tomorrow to meet the fifth member of the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class 🦅
One more to go! Join us tomorrow to meet the fifth member of the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class 🦅
There's still time to get tickets to this Sunday's Music on the Mountain performance by the local Gabriel Chamber Ensemble!
Learn more and get your tickets today at events.ticketleap.com/tickets/hawk...
Learn more and get your tickets today at events.ticketleap.com/tickets/hawk...
Gabriel Chamber Ensemble | Music on the Mountain
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble team up to share the power of music and nature with its annual Music on the Mountain performance, featuring classical selections and held…
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September 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
There's still time to get tickets to this Sunday's Music on the Mountain performance by the local Gabriel Chamber Ensemble!
Learn more and get your tickets today at events.ticketleap.com/tickets/hawk...
Learn more and get your tickets today at events.ticketleap.com/tickets/hawk...
Please extend warm welcomes to @hi-maani.bsky.social, joining us from India!
Tomorrow we will introduce another conservation science trainee, so stay tuned! 🦅
Tomorrow we will introduce another conservation science trainee, so stay tuned! 🦅
September 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Please extend warm welcomes to @hi-maani.bsky.social, joining us from India!
Tomorrow we will introduce another conservation science trainee, so stay tuned! 🦅
Tomorrow we will introduce another conservation science trainee, so stay tuned! 🦅