Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 8hThe seasonal fun continues for our Mountain Members later this month! Come meet our owl ambassadors and learn about these cool nocturnal raptors. 🦉 Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/owlow... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Spooky season is upon us 🌕🦇 Friends of all ages are invited to join us later this month for a Halloween-themed night hike under the full moon! Learn more and get your tickets at www.hawkmountain.org/events/moon-... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Join us this Saturday for our next FREE Autumn Lecture featuring author and ornithologist Scott Weidensaul! No pre-registration required. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r... 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 04/10/2026At the end of August, the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainees participated in broad-winged hawk habitat surveys! Read more about how we study broadwings in the blog written by current trainee Lucie Donadille: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/welcome-to-the-land-of-the-broad-winged-hawkhawkmountain.orgWelcome to the Land of the Broad-winged Hawk | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit JoinPosted on October 04, 2026 in In the Field by Lucie Donadille, Autumn 2026 Conservation Science TraineeLucie Donadille, Autumn 2026 Conservation Science Trainee 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Attention Mountain Members! Join President Sean Grace next Friday for a guided fall hike to look for passing migrants and other wildlife on the Mountain. Details and registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-... 022
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Fog rolling in at North Lookout 💨 Despite the overcast and rainy conditions this past week, our counters have still recorded over 300 raptors migrating past the Lookouts! 🎥 Video by Rebecca McCabe 0133
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There's still time to sign up for our upcoming Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs! 🕷️ Join us for some web-slinging fun as we explore the importance of spiders, meet an animal friend, and make a spider craft to take home. Register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-... 002
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Our next Autumn Lecture featuring ornithologist & prolific author Scott Weidensaul is coming up soon! Join us as he presents his latest book, The Return of the Oystercatcher, and highlights inspiring success stories in bird conservation. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r... 012
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Attention Mountain Members! You're invited to join HMS President Sean Grace on a leisurely guided hike up to our North Lookout to watch for migrating raptors. Register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/fall-... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Former trainee Tamara Russo is sharing her experience as a seasonal educator and counter with Ecovida Hawkwatch in Costa Rica! Join the adventure through her multi-part blog series; chapter 1 is up now on our blog! Read it here: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/in-the-field/chapter-one-soaring-to-a-dream 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Our October Itty Bitty Nature Buddies programs are fast approaching! Young nature lovers are invited to join us for some web slinging fun, exploring the importance of spiders with an interactive craft. 🕷 Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The first day of fall unexpectedly delivered our largest broadwing count so far this season! 🪶 Stay connected to the migration with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountain-news-and-updates 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The first day of autumn is here! We've been in fall mode for a few weeks now, with constant streams of migrating raptors confirming it. We look forward to seeing some fall color like this on the ridge soon! 031
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 18/09/2026In a couple of weeks, bestselling author and Hawk Mountain Board Member Scott Weidensaul will host our next autumn lecture, featuring stories and themes from his latest publication, Return of the Oystercatcher. Learn more at the link below! www.hawkmountain.org/events/the-r... 052
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026This Saturday is Monarch Day! Come learn from experts all about this stunning butterfly and their impressive migration. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar... 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026It was the kind of day counters dream about. On September 4th, 2026, we broke our single day bald eagle count record. David Barber reflects on his record-breaking day in our latest blog post: www.hawkmountain.org/blog/on-the-mountain/september-4th-the-kind-of-day-counters-dream-about 010
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Our Fall Native Plant Sale is this Saturday! Come browse and learn about our available native plants that can fit your home landscape. We also are hosting a raffle for a seedling from the oldest tree in PA! Learn more at the link below. 🌱 www.hawkmountain.org/news/visitor... 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Wishing everyone a happy International Hawk Migration Week as we enter into peak broad-winged hawk season! Our trails are open daily. Stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list today: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai... 030
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Hawk Mountain is proud to support an innovative book project by former trainee and current Research Associate Dr. Matías A. Juhant! The Raptors of South America will be the first-ever comprehensive reference dedicated to the continent’s raptors: www.hawkmountain.org/conservation... 031
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Attention Cub Scouts! Join us in a couple of weeks for an adventurous day of hiking and learning while completely earning two merit badges. 🐻🥾 Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/cub-s... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 13/09/2026There's still time to register for our upcoming Homeschool Happenings program on Wednesday! Learn more at the link below. www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio... 012
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 12/09/2026To celebrate International Hawk Migration Week we are asking visitors to guess the total number of broadwings we count through September 30! 🦅🪶 Enter IN PERSON ONLY, Sept 12-20, for a chance to win a Family + Membership and a day in the pit with the counters at North Lookout! 022
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Introducing a familiar face: welcome back Sarah Grace! Previously a part-time employee in the Visitor Center, Sarah Grace has returned to Hawk Mountain as a conservation science trainee. We are thrilled to welcome all five trainees to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary! 🦅⛰️ 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Representing both Spain and Argentina, we welcome Sergi to Hawk Mountain! One more to go! Join us tomorrow to meet the fifth member of the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class 🦅 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026There's still time to get tickets to this Sunday's Music on the Mountain performance by the local Gabriel Chamber Ensemble! Learn more and get your tickets today at events.ticketleap.com/tickets/hawk...events.ticketleap.comGabriel Chamber Ensemble | Music on the MountainHawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble team up to share the power of music and nature with its annual Music on the Mountain performance, featuring classical selections and held… 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Please extend warm welcomes to @hi-maani.bsky.social, joining us from India! Tomorrow we will introduce another conservation science trainee, so stay tuned! 🦅 020
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Our next Autumn Lecture is this Saturday! Come get an exclusive look at the critters exploring the Mountain and learn about these species with HMS Educator Dan Jenkins. FREE and no registration required! Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/disco... 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Introducing our representative from Virginia, welcome Marcus to Hawk Mountain! Come back tomorrow as we introduce the rest of our conservation science trainees this week 🦅 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Our Fall Native Plant Sale is next weekend! It will be an exciting day on the Mountain with other programs and events happening, so we hope to see you there! 🌱 www.hawkmountain.org/news/visitor... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Soaring to us from the South of France, welcome Lucie to Hawk Mountain! Follow along as we introduce the rest of our conservation science trainees this week 🦅 022
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Join us in a couple of weeks for our annual Monarch Day! Explore this impressive migratory species with this day of family-friendly activities and demos. www.hawkmountain.org/events/monar... 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Introducing the 2026 Autumn Conservation Science Trainee Class! 🦅⛰️ Joining us from France, India, Spain, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, you will find this crew helping interpret migration for visitors. Stay tuned this coming week as we welcome each of the five trainees! 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Looking for a fun way to enjoy your day off? Come join us for a hike and free live raptor program! #GetOutdoorsAndExplore 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Our next Music on the Mountain performance is in just a week! Come enjoy an early fall Sunday at the Sanctuary by listening to live classical music performed by talented local musicians. Get your tickets now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/music... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We still have a few spots open for next week's Appalachian Ecology Institute course! During this two day course, come learn how to ID migrating raptors and songbirds throughout different habitats around the Sanctuary. Get more details and register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/migra... 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Our next FREE Autumn Lecture is coming up next weekend! Come join HMS Educator Dan as he walks you through some of the wildlife spotted with our trail cams set up around the Sanctuary. Learn more at www.hawkmountain.org/events/disco... 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Congratulations to Dr. Diego Gallego, recipient of our 2026 James A. Kushlan Award! Diego’s research uses an unprecedented telemetry database to uncover how snowy owls select nesting sites across the Arctic, offering new insight into their behaviors. www.hawkmountain.org/news/science...hawkmountain.orgDiego Gallego selected as the 2026 James A. Kushlan Graduate Student Award Recipient | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit JoinPosted on August 26, 2026 in Science 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 02/09/2026School is back in session and so are our Homeschool Happenings! Later this month students can come discover the magic of migration, featuring these impressive long-distant migrant species. Learn more and register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/junio... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our Weekend Programs begin this Saturday! Check out the schedule at the link below. 🍂 www.hawkmountain.org/visit/events... 100
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 30/08/2026There's still a few spots left for our upcoming Itty Bitty events! Bring your wee ones to welcome the magic of the migration season at the Sanctuary. Learn more and register at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Exactly one week until International Vulture Awareness Day! Join us next Saturday to celebrate these incredible and often misunderstood birds and learn more about the important role vultures play in our ecosystems. Also get to see live vultures up close! www.hawkmountain.org/events/inter... 0113
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We're having an optics flash sale! Come shop our inventory of Zeiss optics and receive 15% off any purchases made from 9 AM - 2 PM. 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Discover the magic of fall migration! Join us for a two-day field course and learn to identify migrating songbirds and raptors, explore different habitats around Hawk Mountain, and get an introduction to songbird banding. 🐦 Learn more and register now at www.hawkmountain.org/events/migra... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 28/08/2026A steady flight of early broad-winged hawks has continued to carry us towards the end of week 2 of Fall Migration! 🪶 Subscribe to our mailing list today for weekly eUpdates: www.hawkmountain.org/hawk-mountai...hawkmountain.orgHawk Mountain News and Updates | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Learn Visit Join 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Today we celebrate the 120th birthday of our first curator Maurice Broun! 000
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Join us tomorrow for our last Summer Staycation Special! 021
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 25/08/2026This fall, we're offering double the itty bitty fun! Next Wednesday and Sunday, young nature lovers are invited to come explore the early fall forest and discover some of the current migrants passing by the Sanctuary. 🦅🦋 Details & registration at www.hawkmountain.org/events/itty-... 011
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Music on the Mountain returns in a couple of weeks with a performance by the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble! Come spend an early fall day in nature while enjoying local talent and supporting both organizations. Refreshments and raptor meet & greet will follow! www.hawkmountain.org/events/music... 001
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Plant for spring this fall! Join us September 19 for our Fall Native Plant Sale, featuring Pennsylvania native wildflowers, grasses, ferns, trees, shrubs, and more. Our knowledgeable volunteers can help you find the perfect plants for your yard. 🌱 hawkmountain.org/events/fall-native-plant-sale 121
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary @hawkmountain.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The first week of the Fall 2026 Migration Count is off to a flying start! 🦅 If you can’t make it to North Lookout stay connected with our weekly e-Update, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our mailing list by going on our website today! 000
