Zeiss Sport Optics and Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures are proud to offer a day-trip up to one of the nation's most famous birding locations and one of the top hawk-watching spots in the world. Storied Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Founded in 1934 by the incomparable Rosalie Edge, today it serves as a model for raptor research and education across the globe.
For our trip, the date falls squarely within the peak of Broad-winged Hawk migration. These incredible raptors breed across much of the U.S. and Canada and then winter in Central and South America, undertaking a remarkable journey twice a year. We'll hope to catch them as they move south back to the tropics, and should enjoy nice sightings of other raptors engaged in migration including Bald Eagle, Cooper's Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Northern Harrier. The view from the lookouts up on Hawk Mountain are indeed something to behold and shall hold still other birds as well.
Join us for a fun-filled day at one of the United States's best known bird-watching sites, learn about hawk migration, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and other birds, with friends of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Rockjumper & Zeiss.
Trip Details:
Meet at 8:30am in Hampton Inn & Suites parking lot near Bob Evans
Arrive at Hawk Mountain at approximately 10am
10am-3pm Hike and Hawkwatching at legendary North Lookout
3:30pm depart Hawk Mountain
5:00pm arrive back at Hampton Inn & Suites
$15 cost includes transportation from the Hampton Inn & Suites in Oaks to and from Hawk Mountain, admission to the Sanctuary, lunch, and bottled water.
Bagged Lunch:
Roast Beef Wrap, Turkey Wrap, or Hummus Wrap
Bag of Chip
Dessert
Bottled Water
Parking Instructions:
Please park in the Hampton Inn & Suites lot close to the Bob Evans.
A release form will be emailed to all participants.
This event is not affiliated with the American Birding Expo. It is directly sponsored by Zeiss Sport Optics, Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures, and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.