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Hawk Ridge - Duluth MN



Birders,

Swung over to The Ridge as I made my way back down from ND to NC for the fall 
and winter(all the Nodaks laugh here). Picked up my life Goshawk and 
unexpectedly another lifer in Lapland Longspur. The single greatest thing about Hawk 
Ridge, other than the sheer numbers of birds, is their proximity to the 
observers. The birds pass right down along the ridge, usually quite low and give 
great looks. 

One of the more interesting moments in my two day visit there was the 
opportunity given me by one of the seasonal naturalists to release a trapped juvy 
Goshawk (after banding of course). I eagerly agreed and about 3 seconds after 
doing so, a Peregrine flew in out of nowhere and buzzed the Gos and its new 
jewelry. Saw 16 Balds in one day! Many Sharpies were moving through also. 

For raptor enthusiasts, a trip to Duluth is a no-brainer and I would highly 
recommend it. Those manning the site are highly professional and very 
knowledgable about raptors in general. 

Eric Harrold
Wilkes Co./Mattamuskeet