We staff the site between AM and PM weather permitting, but you can stay only as long as you want. Volunteers join up with experienced surveyors and everyone carpools to the official location. No experience is required and it is great fun!
Learn how to identify various hawks in flight. Along with scores of other hawk watch sites across North America our data is added to the HawkCount data base which is used in calculating Raptor Population Indexes. Such information on population trends is crucial in conserving these magnificent birds of prey. WHY: Raptors help us by acting as ecological barometers. They are sensitive indicators of changes in the ecosystems, not only within our country but across political borders.
As do many predators, raptors play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem health. The yearly trends in data various hawk watch sites point out rises or declines in species numbers. This information is useful to biologists and conservationists. The survey site is approximately 18 miles from Indian Ford Campground.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged from the entrance to Indian Ford Campground, which is only 30 yards from the highway. However, we will not be officially meeting there for rides to the site this year due to Covid. Travel on this road about 5. Indian Ford Campground is on the north side of the highway, and the parking lot is just feet off of the highway after you turn.
Take Hwy. FR 11 Jct. Go north on FR 11 for 10 miles to end of pavement. At the end of pavement bear left on FR for 7 miles. Follow signs to Green Ridge Lookout. Turn left on FR also follow lookout sign. Go for 1 mile to FR jct. Go right on Rd. Murres, Auklets and Puffins.
Doves and Pigeons. Nighthawks and Swifts. Kingfishers and Woodpeckers. Flycatchers and Larks. Vireos and Shrikes. Crows, Jays and Magpies. Swallows and Martins. Chickadees and Nuthatches. Wrens and Kinglets. Bluebirds and Thrushes. Pipits and Waxwings. Towhees, Sparrows, Grosbeaks and Buntings. Blackbirds, Grackles, and Orioles. Finches, Grosbeaks and House Sparrows. Visit the Recreation Report Current bird and wildlife viewing opportunities. Learn More.
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