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The public is invited to attend Everyone Can Bird! – Fall Migration at Hawk Ridge from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory in Duluth.
October is the month where the largest of the raptors such as like bald and golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, rough-legged hawks, and northern goshawks migrate past Hawk Ridge.
People of all ages and abilities are welcome at this accessible birding event.
American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. Binoculars, a spotting scope, a wheelchair-mounted binocular system and portable seating will be available for use. A Trackchair — an all-terrain, electric-powered wheelchair designed for use on trails — as well as a scooter and walkers, will also be available courtesy of indiGO.
Participants are welcome to stay for the entire event or join and leave as needed. Light refreshments will be provided. A wheelchair-accessible portable restroom will be available on-site, and two ADA-accessible indoor restrooms are located inside the Lake Superior Estuarium.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Free bus transportation will depart at 9:20 a.m. from the Superior Public Library and at 9:25 a.m. from UW-Superior Parking Lot 2 behind Burger King. To reserve a seat on the bus, register at: uwsuper.edu/birding.
Participants are encouraged to use the free bus service to help preserve parking spaces for those who need them.
This event is designed with accessibility in mind. To request additional accommodations or translation services, free of charge, email [email protected] or call 715-399-4085 as soon as possible. Organizers will do their best to meet accommodation requests.
The Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve, the City of Superior, LiveWell, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, indiGO, Lake Superior Reserve, Minnesota Land Trust and Wisconsin Sea Grant are hosting the event.
This is the fifth year of Everyone Can Bird events in the Twin Ports. Information about 2027 events will be posted early next year at folsr.org/events.
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is at 3980 East Skyline Parkway in Duluth.