Hawk Ridge News - April 2025

 

 

Dear Hawk Ridge Friends,

April snow showers hopefully bring May flowers soon! We kicked off the West Skyline Spring Count in March with 3,700 raptors (12 species) and over 2,800 other migrating birds counted last month. Follow along live via HawkCount HERE for our current raptor count totals and for our full bird count information via Trektellen HERE. Even better...visit us in person daily through May 31st (click HERE for directions)! You can find out more below on other bird migration highlights and upcoming events, including how to register for our Spring Migration Celebration day (Sat. April 26th)!  

P.S. If you missed our last e-newsletter, you can view that and older versions by clicking HERE. Keep up with recent news by following us on Facebook and Instagram. We hope you've had great start to the year! A special thanks to all those that helped support Hawk Ridge in 2024 - you can read our highlights HERE.

West Skyline Spring Count Update

April is halfway over, and it’s been an exciting season so far! Duluth is a special place that boasts incredible raptor and passerine migration in both spring and fall, and this is our 8th consecutive spring count conducted by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. The West Skyline Hawk Count in Duluth is renowned for its excellent eagle migration—the world’s biggest-ever day of migrating Bald Eagles (1,206 birds!) was counted from Enger Tower on March 17, 2022. So far this spring we’ve seen an impressive 4,519 Bald Eagles, and on March 11th we broke our day high count of Golden Eagles, with at least 58 of these majestic apex predators passing over to reach their breeding grounds in Canada and beyond. 

March was a variable month weather-wise, with many lovely light wind days as well as blustery cold days. The count was conducted every day of March, a few days cut short due to weather; all days except three saw at least one raptor migrating. Large weather systems moved through mid and late March, resulting in strong east or northeast winds that largely stalled movement on those days, but thankfully after these systems moved on migration resumed with a passion, and by the end of the month more songbirds and waterfowl were beginning to move as well.

Our raptor numbers this March have been around or above average generally; early season migration is particularly weather-dependent, so numbers can vary considerably year to year. This March we counted 3,700 raptors of 12 species migrating overhead, over 400 birds above our 8-year average. Bald Eagles were our most numerous raptor migrant, at 3,348 birds (above the 8-year average); after that were Golden Eagles (153 birds, above average) and Red-tailed Hawks (129 birds, below average). One single adult American Goshawk was a real treat to see, winging by just above eye level and showing off its powder-blue upperparts and handsome eyestripe; these birds were much more common in past years, but now one a season is notable. 

In terms of non-raptor migration, this has been a splendid year for Pine Siskins! Boreal finches like siskins come further south in the winter (“irrupt”) if there were fewer cones produced up north during the preceding warmer months — and every year the cone crops are different. The last two spring count seasons saw different irruptive species than this spring: this spring, dozens of flocks of Pine Siskins have been zipping over the ridge giving their electric calls, but the previous two years saw much higher numbers of Bohemian Waxwings, Pine Grosbeaks, and Common Redpolls. Like the finches, environmental factors also affect waterfowl migration, something we have also been observing from West Skyline. Last year was warm, resulting in open water very early, and waterfowl to fill it; more ice this year meant waterfowl were tardier to return. Regardless, March was a great month for Trumpeter Swans, a species that has been making a remarkable comeback statewide (and nationwide)! 

April so far has been a nice mix of increased Red-tailed and Sharp-shinned Hawk migration, an unusual Red-shouldered Hawk appearance, and an increase in exciting waterfowl movement. Tune in next time to find out how the month went! As always, a huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers and spring naturalist staff, who tirelessly help spot birds, provide pastries, and educate the curious passers-by! Welcome back to Spring Naturalists - Lydia Ihde & Chris Schnurbusch, as well as Peter Mundale helping with the count and social media! Here’s to many more birds and good spotting!

Marie Hosch

Spring Counter

P.S. Wanting minute to minute updates on what’s going on overhead? Click HERE or via the live count button at hawkridge.org. You can also still find our daily raptor counts and summary via HawkCount HERE. Thanks and hope to see you at the watch! Click HERE for more info on visiting the Spring Count!  

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Migration Celebration Day

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

REGISTER HERE!

Hawk Ridge has been monitoring the fall bird migration since the 1950’s, but did you know that the West Skyline Spring Count ranks as one of the top sites in the US for numbers and diversity of raptors during the spring migration? Late April is likely to provide a wide variety and ages of raptors traveling through on their way north, as well as plenty of other species of birds. Join us for an exciting day exploring the Spring 2025 bird migration! 

We will enjoy a fun field day learning first hand at the Hawk Ridge West Skyline Spring Count in Duluth, MN (world record site for numbers of Bald Eagles counted in one day & a new daily high for Golden Eagles set this year on March 11th!), as well as other local hotspots (ex. Duluth Harbor and St. Louis River area). Hawk Ridge Education Director, Margie Menzies, and other staff (as well as the beautiful migrating birds!) will teach you about the exciting science of spring migration, raptor identification techniques, natural history of key species, current Hawk Ridge Research, and more! Click HERE for detailed schedule and registration info (or under our Events tab at hawkridge.org).

Please email Margie Menzies at mmenzies@hawkridge.org or 218-428-8722 to reserve your spot and if you have further questions. Space is limited to 15 participants and registration closes once filled. We hope to see you there! 

Everyone Can Bird: Accessible Birding Series

May 4th, August 21st, & October 11th, 2025

All are invited to attend the first in a series of three free events designed for birders of all skills and abilities. Join “Everyone Can Bird: Spring Migration,” 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4th, at Chambers Grove Park, Highway 23 and 137th Avenue West, Duluth.  Hear the birds sing as they return to the north for breeding season. With spring migration already underway here, participants may see the first glimpse of a variety of forest birds such as warblers, sparrows, and swallows, and waterbirds such as grebes, mergansers and more. Designed with accessibility in mind, the event will provide accessible parking, American Sign Language interpretation and binoculars with a wheelchair mount. A track chair – an all-terrain, electric-powered chair that can be used on hiking trails – is also available for use. Sit or walk along a packed gravel path throughout the park with expert bird guides to lead discussion and aid observation. 

Free transportation is available from the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue) at 8:40 a.m. or at Menards in West Duluth (503 N 50th Avenue West) at 9 a.m with return shuttle at 11:30am. The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Embark Supported Employment, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Lake Superior Reserve, Minnesota Land Trust and Wisconsin Sea Grant are hosting this series. In addition to the May 4th event, “Everyone Can Bird” opportunities will be held Aug. 21st at the Millennium Trail/Woodstock Bay in Superior, and Oct. 11th at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve in Duluth. Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Learn more or register HERE. These activities are designed with access in mind. People who would like to request additional accommodations should email Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu or call Luciana at 715-399-4085 at least 10 days before the event.

Hawk Weekend Festival

Save the Dates! 

Sept. 19th-21st, 2025

Come and celebrate the amazing fall bird migration with us! Hawk Weekend is the annual festival held by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth, MN. Bird migration research and education programs have been shared with visitors throughout the world each fall at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve for over 50 years! Join us for a fun weekend with a variety of birding field trips, nature hikes, programs, and activities for all ages! 

We are happy to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Neil Paprocki! Neil is an ornithologist studying differential migration in Rough-legged Hawks and other avian species with the Idaho Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit with the University of Idaho. You can find out more on the amazing Rough-legged Hawk Project HERE. Several of the tracked Rough-legged Hawks have been documented migrating past Hawk Ridge, including 4 that flew past Nov-6-11, 2024! Neil also served as a Conservation Biologist for HawkWatch International. Registration and more info coming soon!

Stay tuned for more info and registration opening in June HERE!

 

International Birding Tour

Tanzania: August 3-17, 2025

Birds and Wildlife of Tanzania 

Must register By APRIL 30th

Tanzania is home to the world’s greatest overland animal migration and is a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. This is a country blessed with biodiversity and unique ecosystems including wetlands, coastal forests, grassland savannas, alkaline Rift Valley lakes, and block mountain forests. With so many incredible, larger-than-life mammal species hogging the spotlight, it is easy to understand why the country’s abundant bird life is often overlooked. 

On this 15-day birding adventure we will look to uncover Tanzania’s incredible list of avian species, beyond perennial safari favorites such as Marabou Stork, Gray Crowned-Crane, African Spoonbill, Secretarybird, and Kori Bustard. Many travelers might be surprised to learn that Tanzania’s bird list exceeds 1,000 species (31 endemics) and its lands contain an impressive number of vital habitats including 80 IBAs and 4 Ramsar sites! We’ll combine the best of both worlds as we journey to national parks, reserves, and wetlands in search of birds, while also soaking up some big game viewing along the way.

Highlights:

• Spend a full day birding the savannas, wetlands and forested areas of Arusha National Park, under the shadow of dormant Mt. Meru. 
• Discover Tarangire National Park, known for having the second largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, including large herds of elephants. 
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in search of ostrich, raptors, flamingos, and more. 
• Search for endemics such as Fischer’s Lovebird and Karamoja Apalis among the Serengeti’s larger-than-life “Big Five” game. 
• Meet with members of the Maasai community and learn about their culture and semi- nomadic lifestyle during a visit to a traditional village.

Click HERE for an Overview, Itinerary, Pricing, Travel Information, How to Enroll and Resources. *Please note space is limited and requires a minimum of 10 participants. Make a trip deposit to reserve a spot on the trip, but wait to make airline reservations and pay the full trip amount until you receive notice that the trip has reached its minimum enrollment. For more information or questions, please contact Debbie Jordan at debbie@holbrooktravel.com or 866-748-6146 or Hawk Ridge Education Director, Margie Menzies at mmenzies@hawkridge.org.

Other News

Seasonal Hosts Needed for Hawk Ridge Staff

Hawk Ridge has amazing seasonal staff, trainees, and apprentices conducting the important bird research and education programs. Many of our staff are traveling from out of state to work for or train with Hawk Ridge for 2-3 months coinciding with the magnificent bird migration (primarily fall Sept-Oct, but also mid/late Aug & Nov at times). We depend on wonderful hosts to provide lodging for our seasonal staff during that time. We are so grateful to all that have helped host through the years - thank you! We've also seen many special connections built between the host family and staff. We are currently seeking staff hosts for the 2025 fall season. If you have a spare room, rental space, or even full house that you'd consider for hosting/leasing for any timeframe, please contact Janelle Long, jlong@hawkridge.org or call 218-428-6209. 

Hawk Ridge is Hiring for Fall 2025

Hawk Ridge is hiring for the fall 2025 bird migration season! We encourage you to check out our seasonal positions for research (counters & banders), education (naturalists), & visitor services specialists. We also have traineeships & bird banding apprenticeships for those interested in furthering your career goals through an experiential training opportunity. The fall research and education staff of HRBO are key representatives in HRBO’s mission of promoting conservation of raptors and other birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship. Job application and postings can be found HERE or at hawkridge.org under About Us-Employment. Applications preferred by Friday, April 25th, but will accept until filled. 

Research Project Update

Last fall we deployed cellular GPS transmitters on adult Sharp-shinned Hawks as part of a project funded through LCCMR to expand our knowledge of migratory connectivity for species of conservation concern in MN. These transmitters attach to the birds like a backpack and will collect GPS points and download those points when the bird is in cellular range. One adult female made the trip all the way down to El Salvador for the winter! With spring in the air, we are waiting to see if any of these birds will make the trip back north and settle into breeding grounds for the summer. Wish all these birds luck on their migration journey! 

Emily Pavlovic

Research Director

Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Transmitters were designed by Cellular Tracking Technologies(CTT).

West Skyline Spring Count

March 1 - May 31, 2025

 

2025 marks the 8^th consecutive, full spring season of bird migration monitoring research at the West Skyline Spring Count in Duluth, MN! This is one of the premier spring bird migration sites in North America with record numbers of Bald and Golden Eagles, as well as other raptor species. The spring migration count average from 2018-2024 is 24,000 raptors and thousands of other migrating birds. Over 120 different bird species were recorded in 2024! Spring migration highlights include an amazing diversity of 15-20 different raptor species, as outlined:

 

Peak for each species (high counts listed)

• Eagles: around March 25 (Bald: 100-500/day; Golden: 10/day)
• Rough-legged Hawks: April 10-20 (up to 75/day)
• Red-tailed Hawks: April 10-20 (1,000-2,000/day)
• Broad-winged Hawks: May 1-10 (3,000-4,000/day)
• Sharp-shinned Hawks: April 10-20 (up to 450/day)

CLICK HERE to find out more info on visiting this spring! We will have a live count feature on our home page at hawkridge.org, so you can follow along. You will also be able to view our raptor count numbers via HawkCount HERE and live full bird count via Trektellen HERE. 

2024 Fall Research Summary Reports

 

Here are the links to our 2024 fall count & banding research reports:

Fall 2024 Bird Migration Count Report (raptor count totals HERE)

Fall 2024 Raptor Banding Report (raptor banding totals HERE)

NOTE: Other research & education summaries can be found in previous e-newsletters found HERE

 

Thank You for Your Support! 

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory thanks all of our supporters. We appreciate you! As a nonprofit organization, we are primarily funded by individual gifts to put our bird migration research and education programs in action. Below are some of the ways you can help us keep sharing the magic of the bird migration! 

Volunteer with Hawk Ridge! 

Hawk Ridge has amazing volunteers! Volunteers help move the bird conservation mission of Hawk Ridge forward by helping in a variety of ways - from visitor services during the fall migration at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, assisting with the bird migration count & banding research, maintaining trails, helping teach others about birds, assisting with events, serving on committees & Board of Directors, and so much more! 

In 2024, our volunteers have given an outstanding 1,715 hours to Hawk Ridge! Thank you volunteers for your time and talent - we couldn't achieve what we do without you. If you are interested in volunteering with Hawk Ridge, please click the link HERE to fill out the volunteer application and for more information. You can also email Valerie at volunteer@hawkridge.org

Support Hawk Ridge by Shopping! 

Thanks to those that have been shopping our Amazon Wish List for needed supplies! You can check out our list HERE. If you're looking to purchase Hawk Ridge merchandise, you can check out some items available through our online shopping options:  

Big Frog (direct ship or pick up at Duluth store) 

Bonfire (direct ship) 

  

Become A Member Today! 

If you're already a member of Hawk Ridge, we sincerely appreciate your support! THANK YOU! If you're not a member and have enjoyed your experience with Hawk Ridge, we invite you to renew or join as a Hawk Ridge member today! Our memberships and donations help drive our bird conservation research and education programs. You can check out our exciting membership benefits and join or renew online HERE! 

Simply Donate 

You can always simply donate online by clicking HERE or by mailing a check made out to Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. 

Thank you again for your wonderful gift of support! Hope to connect with you this fall at Hawk Ridge or feel free to reach out by email or phone! 

Sincerely,

Janelle Long
Executive Director
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
P.O. Box 3006
Duluth, MN 55803-3006
Call: 218-428-6209
Contact: mail@hawkridge.org
Visit: www.hawkridge.org
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

Federal Tax ID 76-0746366

Hawk Ridge News - March 2025

 

 

Dear Hawk Ridge Friends,

Spring is here and the migration is on! The West Skyline Spring Count started March 1st and will continue through May 31st. We invite you to come out and visit us (click HERE for directions) and/or follow along live via HawkCount HERE for raptors and for our full bird count via Trektellen HERE. You can read highlights from the first few weeks below, including the new daily record high for Golden Eagles! 

We are excited to share more bird education and research updates & events with you. Join us for our Spring Migration Celebration day (Sat. April 26th) to learn about the science of migration and the spring migrants in our area through a guided day field trip to local birding hotspots and hawkwatching at the West Skyline Count site. Find out more below on how to register and other upcoming events!

P.S. If you missed our last e-newsletter, you can view that and older versions by clicking HERE. Keep up with recent news by following us on Facebook and Instagram. We hope you've had great start to the year! A special thanks to all those that helped support Hawk Ridge in 2024 - you can read our highlights HERE.

West Skyline Spring Count Update

The month started with a welcomed return of normal temperatures compared to last spring. As the temps have become warmer, Bald Eagles have started to move in larger numbers, with over 2,000 through the first 20 days of the spring count, a generally earlier-than-usual movement. 

A truly mind-blowing day, the highlight of the spring so far has been the record-breaking Golden Eagle flight on March 11th, when 58 flew past the count site along with 613 Bald Eagles! The kettles of that day were a sight to behold, some with over 20 eagles swirling upwards together. The next day an additional 35 Golden Eagles migrated past Thompson Hill, and as of the 20th the season total of these sublime predators is up to 120. 

While buteo movement has been relatively minimal so far, there has still been a steady trickle of early Red-tailed and Rough-legged hawks. Other highlights have included the season’s first American Kestrel and two early Turkey Vultures. 

Non-raptor movement has been dominated by Pine Siskins (the only species to be present every day so far!); a single early Sandhill Crane pumping northward on March 14th was a welcome sight as well. No doubt, waterfowl and other passerines will increase in significant numbers in the coming weeks. 

Raptors to look forward to include good movements of Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, and of course, more eagles! As always, thank you to all our volunteers, supporters, and other admirers of our avian friends! Your presence and help are always appreciated.

Wanting minute to minute updates on what’s going on overhead? Click HERE or via the live count button at hawkridge.org. You can also still find our daily raptor counts and summary via HawkCount HERE. Thanks and hope to see you at the watch! Click HERE for more info on visiting the Spring Count!  

Marie Hosch

Spring Counter

Research Project Update

Last fall we deployed cellular GPS transmitters on adult Sharp-shinned Hawks as part of a project funded through LCCMR to expand our knowledge of migratory connectivity for species of conservation concern in MN. These transmitters attach to the birds like a backpack and will collect GPS points and download those points when the bird is in cellular range. One adult female made the trip all the way down to El Salvador for the winter! With spring in the air, we are waiting to see if any of these birds will make the trip back north and settle into breeding grounds for the summer. Wish all these birds luck on their migration journey! 

Emily Pavlovic

Research Director

Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Transmitters were designed by Cellular Tracking Technologies(CTT).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Migration Celebration Day

Saturday, April 26th, 2025th

REGISTER HERE!

Hawk Ridge has been monitoring the fall bird migration since the 1950’s, but did you know that the West Skyline Spring Count ranks as one of the top sites in the US for numbers and diversity of raptors during the spring migration? Late April is likely to provide a wide variety and ages of raptors traveling through on their way north, as well as plenty of other species of birds. Join us for an exciting weekend exploring the Spring 2025 bird migration! 

We will enjoy a fun field day learning first hand at the Hawk Ridge West Skyline Spring Count in Duluth, MN (world record site for numbers of Bald Eagles counted in one day & a new daily high for Golden Eagles set this year on March 11th!), as well as other local hotspots (ex. Duluth Harbor and St. Louis River area). Hawk Ridge Education Director, Margie Menzies, and other staff (as well as the beautiful migrating birds!) will teach you about the exciting science of spring migration, raptor identification techniques, natural history of key species, current Hawk Ridge Research, and more! Click HERE for detailed schedule and registration info (or under our Events tab at hawkridge.org).

Please email Margie Menzies at mmenzies@hawkridge.org or 218-428-8722 to reserve your spot and if you have further questions. Space is limited to 15 participants and registration closes once filled. We hope to see you there! 

West Skyline Spring Count

March 1 - May 31, 2025

 

2025 marks the 8^th consecutive, full spring season of bird migration monitoring research at the West Skyline Spring Count in Duluth, MN! This is one of the premier spring bird migration sites in North America with record numbers of Bald and Golden Eagles, as well as other raptor species. The spring migration count average from 2018-2024 is 24,000 raptors and thousands of other migrating birds. Over 120 different bird species were recorded in 2024! Spring migration highlights include an amazing diversity of 15-20 different raptor species, as outlined:

 

Peak for each species (high counts listed)

• Eagles: around March 25 (Bald: 100-500/day; Golden: 10/day)
• Rough-legged Hawks: April 10-20 (up to 75/day)
• Red-tailed Hawks: April 10-20 (1,000-2,000/day)
• Broad-winged Hawks: May 1-10 (3,000-4,000/day)
• Sharp-shinned Hawks: April 10-20 (up to 450/day)

CLICK HERE to find out more info on visiting this spring! We will have a live count feature on our home page at hawkridge.org, so you can follow along. You will also be able to view our raptor count numbers via HawkCount HERE and live full bird count via Trektellen HERE. 

 

International Birding Tour

Tanzania: August 3-17, 2025

Birds and Wildlife of Tanzania 

Must register By APRIL 30th

Tanzania is home to the world’s greatest overland animal migration and is a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. This is a country blessed with biodiversity and unique ecosystems including wetlands, coastal forests, grassland savannas, alkaline Rift Valley lakes, and block mountain forests. With so many incredible, larger-than-life mammal species hogging the spotlight, it is easy to understand why the country’s abundant bird life is often overlooked. 

On this 15-day birding adventure we will look to uncover Tanzania’s incredible list of avian species, beyond perennial safari favorites such as Marabou Stork, Gray Crowned-Crane, African Spoonbill, Secretarybird, and Kori Bustard. Many travelers might be surprised to learn that Tanzania’s bird list exceeds 1,000 species (31 endemics) and its lands contain an impressive number of vital habitats including 80 IBAs and 4 Ramsar sites! We’ll combine the best of both worlds as we journey to national parks, reserves, and wetlands in search of birds, while also soaking up some big game viewing along the way.

Highlights:

• Spend a full day birding the savannas, wetlands and forested areas of Arusha National Park, under the shadow of dormant Mt. Meru. 
• Discover Tarangire National Park, known for having the second largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, including large herds of elephants. 
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in search of ostrich, raptors, flamingos, and more. 
• Search for endemics such as Fischer’s Lovebird and Karamoja Apalis among the Serengeti’s larger-than-life “Big Five” game. 
• Meet with members of the Maasai community and learn about their culture and semi- nomadic lifestyle during a visit to a traditional village.

Click HERE for an Overview, Itinerary, Pricing, Travel Information, How to Enroll and Resources. *Please note space is limited and requires a minimum of 10 participants. Make a trip deposit to reserve a spot on the trip, but wait to make airline reservations and pay the full trip amount until you receive notice that the trip has reached its minimum enrollment. For more information or questions, please contact Debbie Jordan at debbie@holbrooktravel.com or 866-748-6146 or Hawk Ridge Education Director, Margie Menzies at mmenzies@hawkridge.org.

Other News

Seasonal Hosts Needed for Hawk Ridge Staff

Hawk Ridge has amazing seasonal staff, trainees, and apprentices conducting the important bird research and education programs. Many of our staff are traveling from out of state to work for or train with Hawk Ridge for 2-3 months coinciding with the magnificent bird migration (primarily fall Sept-Oct & spring April-May, but sometimes summer work as well). We depend on wonderful hosts to provide lodging for our seasonal staff during that time. We are so grateful to all that have helped host through the years - thank you! We've also seen many special connections built between the host family and staff. We are currently seeking staff hosts for the 2025 spring-fall seasons. If you have a spare room, rental space, or even full house that you'd consider for hosting/leasing for any timeframe, please contact Janelle Long, jlong@hawkridge.org or call 218-428-6209. 

Hawk Ridge is Hiring for Fall 2025

Hawk Ridge is hiring for the fall 2025 bird migration season! We encourage you to check out our seasonal positions for research (counters & banders), education (naturalists), & visitor services specialists. We also have traineeships & bird banding apprenticeships for those interested in furthering your career goals through an experiential training opportunity. The fall research and education staff of HRBO are key representatives in HRBO’s mission of promoting conservation of raptors and other birds in the Western Lake Superior Region through research, education, and stewardship. Job application and postings will be live in early April by clicking HERE or at hawkridge.org under About Us-Employment. 

2024 Fall Research Summary Reports

 

Here are the links to our 2024 fall count & banding research reports:

Fall 2024 Bird Migration Count Report (raptor count totals HERE)

Fall 2024 Raptor Banding Report (raptor banding totals HERE)

NOTE: Other research & education summaries can be found in previous e-newsletters found HERE

 

Thank You for Your Support! 

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory thanks all of our supporters. We appreciate you! As a nonprofit organization, we are primarily funded by individual gifts to put our bird migration research and education programs in action. Below are some of the ways you can help us keep sharing the magic of the bird migration! 

Support Hawk Ridge by Shopping! 

Thanks to those that have been shopping our Amazon Wish List for needed supplies! You can check out our list HERE. If you're looking to purchase Hawk Ridge merchandise, you can check out some items available through our online shopping options:  

Big Frog (direct ship or pick up at Duluth store) 

Bonfire (direct ship) 

  

Become A Member Today! 

If you're already a member of Hawk Ridge, we sincerely appreciate your support! THANK YOU! If you're not a member and have enjoyed your experience with Hawk Ridge, we invite you to renew or join as a Hawk Ridge member today! Our memberships and donations help drive our bird conservation research and education programs. You can check out our exciting membership benefits and join or renew online HERE! 

Simply Donate 

You can always simply donate online by clicking HERE or by mailing a check made out to Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 3006, Duluth, MN 55803. 

Thank you again for your wonderful gift of support! Hope to connect with you this fall at Hawk Ridge or feel free to reach out by email or phone! 

Sincerely,

Janelle Long
Executive Director
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
P.O. Box 3006
Duluth, MN 55803-3006
Call: 218-428-6209
Contact: mail@hawkridge.org
Visit: www.hawkridge.org
501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

Federal Tax ID 76-0746366