Hawk Ridge, Duluth

Hawk Ridge is a nature reserve and bird observatory renowned for its autumnal raptor migrations.

[1] The Audubon Society describes Hawk Ridge as "one of the premier sites in North America".

In 1972 the Duluth Audubon Society received a loan from the Nature Conservancy to purchase land at the location.

[3] Lake Superior is a natural barrier for migratory birds of prey coming south from Canada.

[6][2] The concentration of migratory raptors makes Hawk Ridge a valuable site for conducting ornithological research.

The Duluth Complex and Lake Superior. Hawk Ridge's location at the southern end of both create the unique conditions for raptor spotting.
The Duluth Complex and Lake Superior. Hawk Ridge's location at the southwestern end of both create the unique conditions for raptor spotting.
A sharp-shinned hawk at Hawk Ridge
A sharp-shinned hawk at Hawk Ridge