Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Hawk Ridge
A famous North American autumn raptor migration lookout where on a clear day more than ten thousand hawks and falcons may pass through in flocks.
Hawk Ridge lies on a ridge beside the Skyline Parkway, east of the city. As raptors migrate south, they gather and circle along the shore of Lake Superior. Each autumn, tens of thousands to around 100,000 raptors are recorded here, mainly broad-winged hawks, sharp-shinned hawks, and bald eagles. September is the peak month. The observation deck has volunteer guides and bird-banding displays. Admission is free. Bring binoculars, and you can drive to the site along the gravel section of the Skyline Parkway.
Opening hours
Open all day (volunteers stationed during migration season)
Nearby sights
- Glensheen Historic Estate
- North Shore Scenic Drive
- Tweed Museum of Art
- Leif Erikson Park & Rose Garden
- Duluth Lakewalk
- Fitger's Brewery Complex
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Canal Park