This year Kathrine and Oliver joined Annie and me on our annual migration to Hawk Ridge.
Oliver is pointing to the chart below that helps non-birders identify the hawks as they fly overhead.
Migrating raptors are counted and then recorded hourly on the top board. Because the birds are reluctant to cross Lake Superior's large body of water, they are funneled and fly along the north shore assisted by the thermals and updrafts. Hawks coming from as far away as the Arctic may travel south as far away as South America.
Naturalists are on-site from September 1st through October 31st allowing us a large window of time for visiting Hawk Ridge. What we especially appreciate at Hawk Ridge are the friendly naturalist volunteers who are always ready to share their knowledge. This year a science teacher, a little off-topic, kicked our understanding of dragonflies up a notch. Very interesting for all of us.
Before the Audobon Society took over this was known as Hawk Hill the ideal location for shooting hawks.
Until next year Auntie Annie we will continue our raptor sightings at Walleye World.
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