Hawk Watch With The Vermont Center For Ecostudies
Saturday, October 8th, 2022; Make up Sunday, October 9th, 2022
9:00AM - 11:00AM (Make up date same time)
443 Putney Mountain Rd, Putney, VT 05346
Sliding scale $25, $30, $35
Since 1974, dedicated volunteers have kept watch every fall for birds of prey migrating over Putney Mountain. This ridge along the Connecticut River Valley acts as a natural highway for hawk movement, and any fall day visitors can see Broad-winged Hawks, Peregrine Falcons, Osprey, and perhaps even a Golden Eagle or Northern Goshawk heading southbound. Join VCE staff biologists Nathaniel Sharp and Kevin Tolan for an introduction to hawkwatching, and learn about the natural history of raptor migration, as well as how to locate and identify migrating raptors soaring high overhead.
If there’s significant poor or hazardous weather, the program will happen on the following day, Sunday 10/09/22, at the same time. We will contact you as soon as possible if this change is necessary. Please be sure that you are available for both the primary program date/time and make up program date/time. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the program to give yourself time to park, check in, and take care of any needs before we begin.
Hiking will include moderate inclines, uneven terrain, and there may be muddy/wet conditions. There are no facilities at this site. Please be prepared with whatever you need to be safe and comfortable for the duration of the program.
Sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof hiking shoes, boots, or other appropriate footwear
Trekking/walking pole(s)
Sufficient water
A snack
Insect repellent
Binoculars (Please let us know on your registration form if you need a pair of binoculars)
Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) and Nathaniel Sharp Bios:
The Vermont Center for Ecostudies advances the conservation of wildlife across the Americas through research, monitoring, and community engagement. To learn more, visit: https://vtecostudies.org/
Nathaniel Sharp, VCE Staff Biologist: You can learn more about Nathaniel here - https://vtecostudies.org/about-us/staff/nathaniel-sharp/
Kevin Tolan, VCE Staff Biologist: You can learn more about Kevin here - https://vtecostudies.org/about-us/staff/kevin-tolan/
Please note that we cannot refund registration if the event is moved to the make up date and you cannot attend. You can find our general registration and cancellation policy here: https://www.nature-museum.org/registration-cancellation-policy
COVID-19 Policy: https://www.nature-museum.org/covid-policy-21