Hawk Weekend Demonstrations

Volunteers with the Friends of Hawk Ridge sponsor workshops, field trips, and demonstrations on raptors and raptor migration.

< < < A volunteer naturalist shows off a Kestrel, a small falcon, also known as Sparrow Hawk. Three banded raptors were demonstrated and released the afternoon we were there.

Overhead is a just released and banded Broad-Winged Hawk.>>>

Kids in the audience are given an opportunity to hold a small raptor before release.

The Friends of Hawk Ridge booth offers merchandise and informative literature of interest to bird watchers.

< < < The most birds are seen in September. October offers the most diversity and November features more Eagles and other Big Raptors. The picture to the left has a table showing the typical migration times of different raptors.

Hiking Trails on Hawk's Ridge

Map of Hawk's Ridge Hiking Trails and spur trails that connect with the Superior Hiking Trail.

Looking North and South from Hawk's Ridge Summit Ledges.