If you come up on a day with south or east winds, expect the flight to be slower. Winds from the west or northwest are best for bringing us big numbers of birds. Weather is also a major factor in the quality of the flight–in fact, it’s MORE important than the date. October is great for viewing the migration, too, as we get good numbers of the “big” birds…Bald and Golden Eagles, Rough-legged Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks and Northern Goshawks. The “Big Days”, when we have a higher diversity of birds and can get tens of thousands of Broad-winged Hawks flying over, generally occur from September 10-25. Thank you and we look forward to another great season! When is the Best Time to Visit?īirds begin migrating past Hawk Ridge in mid-August and continue through November. We are doing our best to operate our bird migration research and education efforts, while sharing the wonder and beauty of the migration with all visitors. Please keep in mind we are a nonprofit organization with limited staff and resources. We ask for your compliance and understanding with any posted safety measures in place at our main overlook and below. Visitation guidelines may be adjusted based on City of Duluth, COVID-19 mandates, and other needs throughout the season. Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve does adhere to City of Duluth Parks guidelines (road safety, no alcohol, dogs leashed, no fires, closed at 10pm, etc).
We are excited for another fall bird migration season this year at Hawk Ridge! Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is the nonprofit organization that manages the 365-acre Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve and conducts the bird migration research and provides education programs for general visitors and groups.
Visitor’s Guide (Fall) Fall Bird Migration Visitor Information (September-October)
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