Join me (and hopefully others) for a chance to see many species of migratory raptors (hawks, falcons, etc) at Hawk Cliff! Bring your binoculars and cameras!
No agenda yet; attempts to find someone knowledgeable for presentation have so far failed; but still trying. Hopefully a few geocachers (or their friends) will be in attendance that are able to identify some of the birds.
Hawk Cliff site is recognized as one of the prime fall migration hawk watching destinations in North America. Birders, nature lovers, and banders have been visiting this area for generations. As early as 1950 naturalists from London, Port Stanley, and St. Thomas organized public hawk-viewing weekends at Hawk Cliff, beginning a tradition of public education and awareness that continues to this day.
During September thru November, birders can normally expect to see some 15 different migratory raptor species including: American Kestrel, Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Harrier, Cooper's Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Northern Goshawk, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk, Turkey Vulture. Typical count totals reaching several thousand birds per day.
Hawk Cliff Woods is 230 acres of deep interior forest where you will find Carolinian specialties, including the Tulip-tree and Shagbark Hickory as well as the Endangered Butternut and American Chestnut. Rare birds such as Eastern Wood-Pewee, Acadian Flycatcher, Louisiana Waterthrush, and Wood Thrush thrive in the deep woods. Migrating Monarch butterflies are also seen here.
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.