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News from the Mountain
Visitors
Spring Native Plant Sale returns May 17-18
Hawk Mountain will host its annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, featuring almost 100 species of native trees, grasses, flowering plants, and more for purchase, a...
Science
Pilot Study in the Sunshine State: Assessing the Survival and Movements of Broad-winged Hawks
Hawk Mountain researchers are excited to share a new pilot study assessing the survival and movements of rehabbed broad-winged hawks from Florida.
Science
Hawk Mountain Scientists and Collaborators Publish Groundbreaking Assessment on Snowy Owl Population Trends
HMS scientists and a group of global researchers recently worked together to produce an insightful yet alarming look into the worldwide population trends of the snowy owl.
Education
Hawk Mountain hires Megan Roselli as Director of Education
Hawk Mountain has appointed Megan Roselli as its new Director of Education, who brings extensive experience in STEAM education, field research, and education team management, along with a passion f...
Science
Fall 2024 Migration Wrap Up
The 2024 autumn migration season came to an end on December 15, with a total of 12,526 migrant raptors tallied and a new high record for bald eagles recorded.
Giving
M&T Charitable Foundation Supports Hawk Mountain Education
M&T Bank has continued its support with a $5,000 grant from the M&T Charitable Foundation to support the Sanctuary and its premier weekend programs.
Science
Pennsylvania Bird Atlas Launches Winter Bird Surveys
For the first time in its 40-year history, the Pennsylvania Bird Atlas will include winter surveys in its efforts. Learn more about how to contribute.
Science
Thierry Grandmont selected as the 2024 James A. Kushlan Graduate Student Award Recipient
Hawk Mountain has selected Thierry Grandmont from Canada, as its 2024 James A. Kushlan Graduate Student Award recipient for his work studying the impact of human activities on barred owls.
Science
Hawk Mountain Biologist and Trainee Alumna Receive RRF President’s Award
Dr. Rebecca McCabe and Dr. Sophie Garcia-Heras have been honored with the 2024 RRF President’s Award for their exceptional multi-year contributions as co-chairs of the scientific program for the Ra...
Giving
Special Grant Will Match Online Gifts to Hawk Mountain
In honor of Hawk Mountain’s 90th anniversary, all online donations made through the end of the year will be matched dollar for dollar by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
Science
Hawk Mountain Headlines at HMANA Conference
Three Hawk Mountain scientists and Sanctuary Board Member Ernesto Ruelas Inzunza will present at HMANA's 50th Anniversary Conference in November 2024.
General
October Designated “Hawk Mountain Migration Month” in Pennsylvania
The PA House of Representatives have voted to designate October 2024 "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Migration Month."
Visitors
Shop the Annual Native Plant Sale on September 21
Hawk Mountain will host its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on September 21, in addition to Broadwing Basics, Monarch Day, and a free Autumn Lecture.
Science
Hawk Mountain Receives US Fish and Wildlife Grant to Conserve Grassland Raptors
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded Hawk Mountain a significant grant to support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservatio...
Visitors
Celebrate Vulture Awareness and Raptor Conservation Education at Hawk Mountain
Saturday, September 7 is an exciting day to celebrate scavengers as Hawk Mountain once again hosts its annual International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) celebration and commences its annual Autumn ...
Visitors
Gabriel Chamber Ensemble Returns to Perform at Hawk Mountain
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble have partnered to present Music on the Mountain, a one-hour presentation of classical selections sharing the inspirational power of music an...
Visitors
Autumn Migration Season Kicks Off August 15
Celebrate 90 years of raptor migration monitoring by visiting during the Autumn Migration Hawkwatch, which runs daily August 15 through December 15.
Visitors
90th Anniversary Celebrations Continue with Annual Birds and Brew Event in August
Visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of unlimited tastings of beer, cider, wine, and more, plus delicious food, live music, and great company all benefiting Hawk Mountain and its conservation m...
Science
Spring 2024 Migration Hawk Watch Recap
The 2024 Spring Migration Hawk Watch came to a close on May 15, with a total of 1,001 raptors counted.
General
Sanctuary Hosts First Trainee Reunion
Hawk Mountain celebrated 90 years of raptor conservation with its first-ever international trainee reunion May 10-12. Thank you to all who attended or supported this incredible weekend!
General
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary included in new Sentinel Landscape to Address Climate Change Impacts and Strengthen Military Readiness
Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge has been designated as a Sentinel Landscape, which includes Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
Visitors
Music on the Mountain Returns!
Berks Sinfonietta will present Music on the Mountain, a live presentation of classical selections on Saturday, June 8 at 2 PM in the Sanctuary’s accessible Amphitheater.
General
Beth Hucker Joins Hawk Mountain Board
Please join us in welcoming Beth Hucker to the Sanctuary's Board of Directors. A trusted advisor to multiple educational and environmental organizations, Beth has long-time connections to Hawk Moun...
Science
3rd PA Bird Atlas is Flying Forward
To date, more than 1,200 birders have contributed data to the PBA3, but many more are needed to collect birding observations from every pocket of Pennsylvania, especially in more remote areas of th...
Giving
Hawk Mountain Launches 1934 Challenge Fundraiser
Celebrate the Sanctuary's 90th anniversary with a contribution to the inaugural 1934 Challenge, where we try to raise as much money for raptor conservation as we can in 1934 minutes, or just over 3...