Fish and Wildlife Day: Mini Hawk Migration Watch Drop-in Program
Saturday, September 28, 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Each fall, thousands of raptors, including eagles, hawks, and
falcons, migrate south over the Shawangunk Mountains on the way to their
wintering grounds. Join Nick Martin, Park Educator, at the Beacon Hill field
and picnic area, to celebrate Fish and Wildlife Day as we watch for migrating
raptors. This area is located off the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, on the
east side of Lake Minnewaska, and next to the southern trailhead for the Beacon
Hill Footpath. There will be an information table set up for those who want to
learn more about these amazing animals. If the weather conditions are ideal, we
will see broad-winged hawks and other raptors as they fly by or overhead, as
they migrate south. For those wanting a closer view of these birds, we'll have
a spotting scope to look through and binoculars to borrow. This program will be
cancelled in the event of rain.
For more information or
questions, please contact Nicholas.Martin@parks.ny.gov
or the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center at 845-255-0752. Meet at the Beacon Hill
field and picnic area. This is a drop-in program
and pre-registration is NOT required.
Registration: Not required
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