WINTER WEATHER DELAY ❄️ Today's Homeschool Happenings will be delayed by one hour due to snow and ice on Hawk Mountain Rd. The adjusted program timing is now 11 AM to 1 PM at the Education Building.

We are thrilled to celebrate Director of Stewardship Todd Bauman for receiving the Rosalie Edge Conservation Award! Todd’s three decades of dedicated stewardship, restoration, and mentorship have shaped the future of raptor conservation. www.hawkmountain.org/news/general...

Please be aware of our upcoming trail closures for visitor safety during the deer hunting season!

Our final Autumn Lecture is this Saturday! Join Lylee Leonard from Red Creek Wildlife Center to hear all about wildlife rehabilitation and its importance in conservation. www.hawkmountain.org/events/wildl...

There's still time to sign up for our upcoming Homeschool Happenings program next week! Discover the fascinating adaptations of Hawk Mountain’s nocturnal animals and how they thrive in the dark. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/light... 🦉

Our last Autumn Lecture of the season is a week from today! Come hear from Red Creek Wildlife Center Public Program Director Lylee Leonard all about the world of wildlife rehab. www.hawkmountain.org/events/wildl...

Heroes Weekend starts tomorrow! Veterans and active service members can enjoy FREE trail admission or 15% off an annual membership through Tuesday, Nov 11. THANK YOU for your service! www.hawkmountain.org/events/heroe...

Trainee alumnus Fernando Lopez and his wife Emi are embarking on a multi-year trip across the Americas, "taking science on the road, connecting with people through birds and stories, and using creativity as a tool for conservation." Read more: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-...

Huge thank you to the @MandT_Bank Charitable Foundation for renewing their generous support of our free weekend education programs! This $5,000 grant will help continue our free Raptors Up Close series and other family-friendly educational programs. www.hawkmountain.org/news/giving/...

There's still time to register for our upcoming Wee Ones Walk! Those ages 5-7 are invited to learn all about the diverse mammals that live around the Sanctuary with a guided nature walk, crafts, and more. Register now: www.hawkmountain.org/events/wee-o...

We are thrilled to announce that we once again secured a match from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund this giving season! From November 1 through December 31, your online donation to the 2025 Annual Fund will be matched 25% by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Amplify your gift today!

Next weekend through Tuesday the 11th, Veterans and active military members will receive FREE trail admission or 15% off an annual membership, as a thank you for their service! www.hawkmountain.org/events/heroe...

Happy Owl-oween from our Conservation Science Trainees! 🎃🦉 Whoooooo else has a raptor-themed costume this year? Tell us in the comments!

Hard to believe there's only a month and a half left of the migration season! Here's where our count stands as of end of day yesterday. Keep up with daily count at hawkmountain.org/conservation-science/hawk-count or sign up for our weekly eUpdate at hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates.

There's still time to sign up for our bird walk this Sunday celebrating our founder Rosalie Edge's birthday! Register now at the link below. www.hawkmountain.org/events/rosal...

Bring your wee ones to the Mountain next Wednesday for our next Wee Ones Walk, exploring the world of mammals! Explore their native habitat with us during a hike around the Visitor Center, and learn about them through games, songs, and crafts. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/wee-o...

Visitors of all ages and abilities are invited to celebrate Birdability with us tomorrow! Programs and birding available at several accessible spots around the Sanctuary, plus ASL interpreters and other resources available. Check out the full schedule: www.hawkmountain.org/events/celeb...

Reminder that we have our next Autumn Lecture tomorrow, featuring Dan Arcadia as he discusses the impacts of forest fragmentation on wildlife, plus a summary of research on forest wildlife conducted at Hawk Mountain and across southeastern PA. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/conse....

There's still time to sign up for our Member exclusive Owloween event this Sunday! Spend the afternoon with our owl ambassadors and learn all about these nocturnal birds of prey. 🦉 Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/owlow....

Celebrate Eagle Day at Hawk Mountain! 🦅 See a golden & bald eagle up close & visit the Eagle Discovery Station to learn about migration, nesting, & the amazing comeback of bald eagles. Don’t miss your guaranteed chance to see these majestic raptors! www.hawkmountain.org/events/eagle...

Next Sunday, come celebrate our founder Rosalie Edge's birthday with a guided bird walk to the iconic North Lookout! 🎉 Register now at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/hawk....

Join us for our penultimate Autumn Lecture this Saturday with Dan Ardia, Professor of Biology at Franklin & Marshall College, as he discusses the local changing landscape and its impacts of forest fragmentation on wildlife. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/conse....

Join us this Saturday for our next Autumn Lecture from our very own President Sean Grace, as he discusses the impressive history and future of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/hawk-.... See you there!

There's still a few spots left for our next Homeschool Happenings adventure this Wednesday! Come be a junior counter for a day and learn all about how we monitor migration. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...

There's still time to sign up for our guided hawkwatch events this Tuesday! Learn more and register at the links below. Hawkwatch with the President - www.hawkmountain.org/events/hawkw... Accessible Hawk Watch - www.hawkmountain.org/events/acces...

We hope to see you tomorrow for our next Autumn Lecture with Pete Dunn as he discusses his new book, The Courage of Birds! Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-c...

There's still time to sign up for our No School Nature Day this coming Monday! Kids and teens off from school on Monday are invited to join us for a day of outdoor adventure. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/no-sc....

Next Sunday, put on your costume and join us for a festive day of fall fun with a transformed trail, live animal encounters, a costume contest, and more! Details & registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/hawk-....

There's still time to sign up for our Accessible Hawk Watch coming up this Tuesday! Join us as we station atop South Lookout in search of avian migrants as we enter peak species diversity. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/acces....

Our next Autumn Lecture is this Saturday! Join birder extraordinaire Pete Dunne as he discusses his new book The Courage of Birds, and explores widespread adaptations and the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. www.hawkmountain.org/visit/events...

Homeschool students are invited to join us next Wednesday for some autumn migration hawkwatching! Take the Raptor ID Challenge, meet a live bird, and learn to spot the raptor species soaring past our lookouts. Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio...

Attention Mountain Members! Next Tuesday you can join President Sean Grace for a guided hike to North Lookout for some species-diverse hawkwatching! Check out the details and register now: www.hawkmountain.org/events/hawkw...

Last but certainly not least is a familiar face: we are thrilled to welcome back Diego as this year’s leadership trainee! Join Diego and the five Autumn 2025 Conservation Science Trainees at North Lookout and Weekend Programs throughout the Autumn Migration season!

Adventure awaits when you enjoy your day off from school at Hawk Mountain! Next Monday, come explore the trails, search for creatures of all shapes and sizes, and get to meet some live animals! Learn more and register now: www.hawkmountain.org/events/no-sc...

Meet Elizabeth! Joining us from Allentown, Pennsylvania (USA), Elizabeth is so excited to teach you about raptors at an upcoming Weekend Program! Join us again tomorrow for the final trainee introduction—our Autumn 2025 Leadership Trainee!

Tomorrow we kick off this year's Autumn Lecture Series with an exciting and adventurous presentation by Shawn Carey about his excursion in the Falkland Islands. Learn more about his lecture and those coming up every Saturday in October at the link below! www.hawkmountain.org/visit/events...

Meet Aniket, who is joining us from India for the fall season! Soar over to Hawk Mountain to meet Aniket and the other five Autumn 2025 Conservation Science Trainees! And keep an eye out for the next introduction.

Peak species diversity is upon us! Join our counters in the Native Habitat Garden and at South and North Lookouts for our Big Sit, an all-day celebration of migration. We hope to see you soon with eyes to the skies!

Have you met Kylie? Joining us from Madison, Wisconsin (USA), she can’t wait to meet you on the Mountain! Keep an eagle eye on out for the next three Autumn 2025 trainee introductions, migrating your way soon!

Next up we have Rosie, joining us from Hampshire, England! We are so excited to introduce you to all six of our Autumn 2025 Conservation Science Trainees this week! Tune in tomorrow for the next introduction.

Formally introducing our Autumn 2025 Conservation Science Trainees to our followers! 🪶 If you have visited Hawk Mountain in the past month, you may have already met Aidan at North or South Lookout. He joins us from Old Forge, Pennsylvania (USA)! Stay tuned for the next introduction tomorrow!

Join us for our first Autumn Lecture this Saturday at 5:30 pm! Shawn Carey will share his stories and adventures observing penguins and other wildlife in the Falkland Islands. A presentation you won't want to miss! Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-f....

We are proud to announce Aishwarya Laghate of India as the 2025 James A. Kushlan Graduate Student Award recipient! Aishwarya is studying carcass dumping grounds and their effect on India’s critically endangered vultures. Read more at www.hawkmountain.org/news/science...

Young adventurers are invited to join us in a week for our October Wee Ones Walk all about insects! Get up close with these beneficial bugs as we explore the Native Habitat Garden, play games, craft, and perhaps even meet a live insect. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/wee-o...

Our 2025 Autumn Lecture Series kicks off next weekend! Join us for the first lecture by Shawn Carey as he shares an unforgettable adventure to the remote Falkland Islands, home to spectacular wildlife including penguins! Check out the schedule: www.hawkmountain.org/visit/events...

Kick off the spooky season with a night time hike with us! Join us Friday, Oct 3 for a hike under the full moon, guided by HMS naturalists, and get to meet a nocturnal feathered friend as well. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/full-...

Happy first day of fall! We hope to welcome you to the Mountain soon to take in all the sights and flights of the autumn season.

Check out this podcast from @WDIYFM featuring our own Senior Research Biologist David Barber! Mike Drabenstott sits down with David to talk about bird watching as a way to get active, sharing the physical and mental benefits and ways to get started. www.wdiy.org/show/active-...

We have an exciting and busy weekend on the Mountain coming up! With beautiful weather and great migration numbers, now is the time to visit. Hope to see you here! Check out all our upcoming events and programs at www.hawkmountain.org/events.

Round out International Hawk Migration Week and peak broadwing migration with us this Sunday! Our naturalists will be stationed at the ADA-accessible South Lookout sharing identification tips and information about the research being conducted on this fascinating species.