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Fancy a side of olives? Hawk Ridge is a fantastic place to look for migrating Olive-sided Flycatchers in August. These large flycatchers often land on tall, ubiquitous perches around the count platform. Count and banding research continues through August! We have already tallied an incredible 8,152 migrants since the 15th, and thousands more are on their way. Hope to see you at the ridge soon!
Have you seen any Common Nighthawks migrating this week? Over 4,000 have been counted so far migrating past Duluth, MN. Don't forget to join us for our new event Nighthawk Nights! A Migration Celebration! with the first night on Friday, August 21st. Bring along the whole family and join Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory for two evenings of Nighthawk-filled fun, discovery, and learning as we celebrate the migration of the Common Nighthawk.Pick up a Nighthawk Nights Passport and migrate through challenges, scavenger hunts, crafts, a research presentation from Steve Kolbe (Avian Ecologist & Common Nighthawk expert), and so much more! Get your passport stamped at each station to be entered into a prize drawing to win Hawk Ridge merchandise! If you attend both evenings and fill out your passport, you will earn a second entry into the raffle.Dates: August 21st & 25thTime: 5:30 - 7:30 pmLocation: 6008 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 (UMD Limnology Building)Cost: $5 suggested donation per personWhat to Bring: Water, Snacks, Lawn Chair, Insect Repellent, Extra Layers, Binoculars (we have loaner pairs!)Photo: Sean McLaughlin
Counts are underway! Shake off the dog days of summer with the cool breeze at Hawk Ridge! A prime weather system is approaching, and Sunday, August 16 is forecasted to produce northwesterly winds, and hopefully a fresh batch of fall migrants!Don't forget about the Bird Bingo hike, today at 1:00 PM! Common Nighthawk, Photo by Sean McLaughlin
See the number, speed, direction, and altitude of the birds cruising through the darkness on spring and fall nights by visiting BirdCast.
