All are invited to attend the final in a series of three free events this year designed for birders of all skills and abilities. Join “Everyone Can Bird: Fall Migration,” 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, 3980 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, Minnesota.
October is when the largest of the raptors – like bald and golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and American goshawks – migrate through Hawk Ridge. Come join others on fall World Migratory Bird Day to celebrate this movement and indicator of changing seasons.
Birders at the August “Everyone Can Bird” event saw wood ducks in Woodstock Bay in Superior. Image credit: Marie Zhuikov, Wisconsin Sea Grant
People of all ages, disabilities and abilities and bird observation experience are welcome to attend this accessible birding event. A mix of moving and stationary guided activities will be offered, including a special educational program, “Migration Challenge,” starting at 10:15 a.m. Regularly scheduled Hawk Ridge programming continues at 11 a.m. with “Eyes on the Skies.”
American Sign Language interpretation is provided. Binoculars will be available for use, along with a spotting scope, a wheelchair mount for binoculars and portable seating. A track chair – an all-terrain, electric-powered chair that can be used on hiking trails – will be available courtesy of Duluth Parks and Recreation.
Come and stay for the whole time or meet with and leave the group when you need. Light refreshments will be available. There will also be a wheelchair-accessible portable bathroom on-site.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Free bus transportation is provided at 9:10 a.m. from the Superior Public Library (1530 Tower Avenue) and at 9:35 a.m. from Lakeview Covenant Church (1001 Jean Duluth Road, Duluth) to Hawk Ridge. Please register to reserve your spot on the bus. (https://bit.ly/3BpftVA)
This event is designed with access in mind, but people needing additional accommodations should email Luciana.Ranelli@wisc.edu or call Luciana at (715) 399-4085 as soon as possible.
The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, Duluth Parks and Recreation, Embark Supported Employment, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, Lake Superior Reserve, Minnesota Land Trust and Wisconsin Sea Grant are hosting this event.
