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Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
October is the month where the largest of our migrating raptors move through Hawk Ridge! Come out and join us for our fall Duluth Community Day Celebration at Hawk Ridge. A wide variety of family activities will be happening at the Ridge – measure your wingspan and see what bird you would be, make a bird mask, get banded like a bird, head off for a scavenger hunt on our trails, or just hang out and see what magnificent birds fly by! Join us for some scheduled programs, or explore on your own! A great time to make a visit and see what Hawk Ridge is all about! We will also be hosting an Everyone Can Bird Event from 9:30-11:30am open to birders of all abilities.
Scheduled Programs
9:30-11:30am: Everyone Can Bird- Designed with accessibility in mind, the event will provide American Sign Language interpretation, stationary birding options, binoculars and spotting scopes for use. Naturalists and birding guides will lead discussion and aid observation. The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Hawk Ridge, Lake Superior Reserve, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Embark Supported Employment, and the Minnesota Land Trust are hosts for the “Everyone Can Bird” series. This event will also include a 10-11am: Eyes on the Skies Program (see description below), which will happen rain or shine, but other outdoor portions of the event may need to be canceled. If inclement weather, the Eyes on the Skies program will move indoors to the Lester Amity Chalet, a short distance down the road from Hawk Ridge: 2940 Seven Bridges Rd, Duluth, 55804. Registration is encouraged, but not required by clicking HERE for the event (event is FREE).
11:00am: Eyes on the Skies- Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
1:00pm: Naturalist Choice – Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
2:00pm: Summit Ledges Hike – Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it. Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve is well known for its amazing views of migrating raptors and songbirds throughout the fall season. While visitors may be familiar with the research and education efforts conducted by Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory staff during daylight hours, most people are unaware that we continue working throughout the night!
Whoo doesn’t like owls? From large to small, seasonal travelers, and hardy residents, Minnesota hosts a fascinating diversity of owls, with some crazy habits, and responsible for some hauntingly beautiful sounds in the night. Join us to travel through a year of owls found in Minnesota, exploring their interesting life histories, and spotlighting some of the amazing things research has taught us about owls, and a bit about telling who’s whoo.
DATES: Saturday, September 30 and Saturday, October 21. Pre-registration is required.
TIME: 8:00pm (arrive 10-15 minutes prior; duration 45-90 min).
LOCATION: Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve Education Program Area (NOTE: Please dress for the weather. If inclement weather, registrants will be notified about cancellation or alternative options).
COST:$10/member; $15/nonmember (limited tickets available) Tickets can be purchased by completing the form below. You may also purchase tickets at the Hawk Ridge merchandise trailer between 9am and 4pm starting in September OR call 218-428-6209.
Small Group Owl Programs (pre-registration required)
We also offer small group owl programs (up to 8 people) scheduled in advance. Depending on the night, this program will last roughly 1.5-2 hours and could involve watching the banding of owls captured, and their release back to the wild. Learn more about the owls found in this area, more about their natural history, research being done, as well as those migrating through. In small groups up to 8 in size, you can register for a slot on one of the scheduled program nights.
Cost is $40/member or $50/nonmember. A minimum of 4 registrants or minimum payment for 4 is required if less than 4 are registered. Hawk Ridge reserves the right to add additional registrants to fill the program to 8 as needed, unless a private group is willing to cover the full cost of 8 participants. This experience is dependent on weather and offered on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Sept. 27 through Oct. 31. Contact Margie Menzies, mmenzies@hawkridge.org, to learn more and grab a slot for an opportunity not to be missed!
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ri
dge and Holbrook Travel are off on another fascinating Costa Rica Adventure in the fall of 2023. A perfect excursion for nature lovers and avid birders- particularly those who have an interest in raptors! Venture to the Caribbean coastline and remote Tortuguero National Park, well known as one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the world, but also an extensive network of waterways and diverse species of birds and other wildlife. Find out more by clicking HERE and reading below!
The famed raptor hotspot of Kéköldi Indigenous Reserve is up next and there we will be witnessing not only raptors but other migratory birds streaming through on their way south during some of the heaviest traffic times in one of the busiest migration places in the world! It’s possible to see species like the Broad-winged Hawk, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, and more. The numbers of birds who use this thoroughfare are mind-bending and October is usually when the highest counts happen.
Then journey inland to discover the rainforests of Selva Verde, our private eco-reserve set on 500 protected acres that hundreds of bird species call home. Take guided hikes in the private rainforest reserve at Selva Verde Lodge, with opportunities to see birds like the Keel-billed Toucan, Sunbittern, and endangered Great Green Macaw. We will also bird the trails of the world-renowned La Selva Biological Station, where more than half of Costa Rica’s species have been recorded.
Each day provides a variety of opportunities to make the most of the birding/nature touring available, as well as options for individual exploration and leisure time. You will be traveling with other nature enthusiasts to all share an amazing spectrum of bird experiences and knowledge. All meals are included and dining is often arranged outdoors or in private group seating.
Don’t miss this incredible experience! Space on this trip is limited to 10, and final payment for the trip is due July 21, 2023. REGISTER HERE today! Questions? Contact Debbie Sturdivant Jordan at 866-748-6146 or debbie@holbrooktravel.com, or Margie Menzies mmenzies@hawkridge.org. Hope to see you in October!
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge naturalist staff love to share their nature knowledge, especially when it comes to the world of birds! Join us for this special program offering picked by the naturalist. It will be fun, fascinating, and informative – no matter what the topic! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor program (may be seated at the education program area or hike on trails at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Join us for a guided naturalist hike with fascinating geologic features and unique forest types up to Summit Ledges at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve. Summit Ledges is well known by expert hawkwatchers, as a beautiful lookout where the whole valley opens up and birds are often visible flying right over your head. Find out why the North Shore of Lake Superior is such a great route for hawk migration and what geology has to do with it.
Note: approx. 60-75 min. nature hike on rugged, rocky trails with moderate elevated climb (recommend hiking shoes, water, binoculars) – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.
Hawk Ridge is an amazing place to view the fall bird migration. Join us to learn about the fascinating history, why we see so many birds, how to identify some of the common raptors, and the important bird research and education being conducted here for over 50 years! Note: approx. 45-60 min. outdoor seated program at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve education program area – directions HERE
Suggested $5.00 donation.