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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.

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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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...

General

3rd PA Bird Atlas Has Fledged!

The five-year-long PA Bird Atlas project is well underway, with some early nesting species surveyed and tools at the ready for those who want to jump in and participate. Anyone can do it, anytime! ...

Science

Fall 2023 Migration Wrap Up

The 2023 autumn migration season came to an end on December 15, with a total of 15,106 migrant raptors tallied and a new high record for bald eagles recorded.

Science

Hawk Mountain leads groundbreaking global assessment on snowy owls

Hawk Mountain manuscript coalesces the work of 39 co-authors and sets new standard for assessments on virtually all raptor species going forward.

Giving

Hawk Mountain Receives Matching Grant for Year-end Fundraising Campaign

Until the end of the year, all donations made to the Sanctuary's Annual Fund will be matched by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund through the Lightful BRIDGE Program. #CelebratetheSanctuary by donating now!

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