Boreal Bird
Eyes On The Skies
One thing I love about living where I do, is this rather amazing spectacle of nature that can be witnessed every fall at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, which stands on an ~800 feet (~250 meters) high bluff overlooking Lake Superior. On any given day in September and October, anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of birds of prey migrate past the overlook (the daily record is 101,000 broad-winged hawks!), originating from summer breeding grounds as far north as the Arctic and with wintering destinations as far south as South America. Raptor enthusiasts come from all over the world to watch it unfold, while enjoying magnificent views of The Great Lake.
Eyes On The Skies
One thing I love about living where I do, is this rather amazing spectacle of nature that can be witnessed every fall at Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, which stands on an ~800 feet (~250 meters) high bluff overlooking Lake Superior. On any given day in September and October, anywhere from hundreds to tens of thousands of birds of prey migrate past the overlook (the daily record is 101,000 broad-winged hawks!), originating from summer breeding grounds as far north as the Arctic and with wintering destinations as far south as South America. Raptor enthusiasts come from all over the world to watch it unfold, while enjoying magnificent views of The Great Lake.