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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Hawk Ridge Bird ObservatoryP.O. Box 3006
Duluth, MN 55803
Check our website for complete directions & maps! I35 traveling north: Right onto London Rd/Highway 61. Left onto 45th Ave E. Left onto Glenwood St. Drive 3/4 mile to Skyline Pky. Right onto Skyline Pkwy and drive 1 mile to the Main Overlook.
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Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, located in east Duluth, provides some of North America's best autumn hawk watching. During the fall, migrating raptors concentrate in impressive numbers and funnel down the North Shore along the bluffs.
From September 1 through October 31, naturalists are on site daily 9 am-4 pm (weather pending). Demonstrations involving banded raptors and songbirds, displays providing information, hiking trails, and free public programs are some of the opportunities at Hawk Ridge.
Hours & Dates
Fall Bird Migration Season (August 15 - November 30)
- Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Memberships & donations help support our efforts. Thanks!
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Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 31 reviews
Gorgeous views. There were a bunch of bird watchers there who helped us know what we were looking at! Didn’t hike because of some mobility issues but there was plenty to see right off the parking...
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tan822,
December 16, 2022
There weren't any hawk events during my visit, but it is always a good spot to view the waterfront from way up. Noticed that there were hiking trails, but too late in the day to explore them.
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Photowanderer_NWF,
October 5, 2020
This place has an awesome view! So many good trails to walk or trail run! I'd avoid it at night though. Sketchy cars at late hours parked next to each other. :/
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JimmyL20000,
November 11, 2019
Always see Hawks or other birds of prey flying over this area. It is famous for birders but a great drive up to Hawk Ridge taking Skyline Drive that can be a little tricky to follow. Take your time...
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N2813UO,
August 11, 2019
Throughout the season this is a place to go for its beautiful scenic views and bird watching activities. Looking for Hawks This is a place to be.
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Patrick S,
February 22, 2019
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