Is Hawk Mountain Autumn Raptor Migration happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each autumn Hawk Mountain Sanctuary records a concentrated southbound migration of diurnal raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures) as birds funnel along the Appalachian ridgeline.
The sanctuary operates the world’s longest continuous raptor count and posts daily tallies during the season.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| North Lookout (primary hawkwatch viewing area) |
| South Lookout (wheelchair-accessible alternative viewpoint) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.