|
Bird Migration information for Duluth, along Lake Superior to
Grand Marais and toward Ely, Minnesota on scenic Hwy 1
>>>Duluth
- Hawk Ridge | Grand Marais area
| Scenic Hwy 1 toward Ely | Current
bird migration report
In Duluth,
Minnesota at Hawk Ridge Nature Preserve
>>>We think Hawk Ridge is the best spot for viewing migrating birds in the
Midwest!
The combination of fall colors, birds migrating over and the
great view of the Duluth Harbor is fantastic!
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS in record numbers at Hawk Ridge!
Often 1000s are counted in a single day in September. Hawk Ridge is a nature preserve dedicated to birding, and is
one of the best places in the mid-west to see migrating birds, especially raptors. "Raptors" are birds of prey, such as bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. Check out the Hawk
Ridge Web site for Public Programs, directions and a
map.
One of the more spectacular migration events is the kettles of broad-winged hawks seen from Hawk Ridge above Duluth, Minnesota. During the fall these football sized raptors/birds of prey are in large numbers called "kettles."
From approx. August 25th -
September 30th the BWHs gather together and form what looks like a moving tornado.
Over 50,000
migrating birds pass
over Hawk Ridge each year during the fall migration. Check out the
Hawk
Ridge Web site for Public Programs, directions and a
map. A great place to stop and experience a
very unique event, take a break from driving! Nice place to see fall
colors, click here for more details and
directions.
Events and bird counts, directions and more.
Request lodging information at:
www.northshoreinfo.com/lodging or check out the dining opportunities.
----------------------------------------------------
Overlooking Lake
Superior and Grand Marais, Minnesota
SHHHHH!!!! These
are great places too!!
There are two other, less known places to view the migration, the first one is 2
miles up the Gunflint Trail/County Road 12 out of Grand Marais.
The Pincushion Mountain Recreation Area is a right-hand
turn onto County Road 53. It has a large parking area and is a paved road,
off of the Gunflint Trail/County Road 12. Nice place with trails
for Mtn. biking and hiking. The second one is just west of
Pincushion along the same bluff overlooking Grand Marais, the
Old Ski Hill Area/Sawtooth Bluff. Turn west/left
onto County Road
64, about 2 1/2 miles from Grand Marais or less than a 1/2 mile after the
Pincushion Mountain Recreation Area turn. Once you're on
County Road 64 it is about 2 miles all the way to the end, where
there is a great view of Grand Marais and Lake Superior. You'll
see numerous communication towers near the parking areas.
Request lodging information at:
www.northshoreinfo.com/lodging or check out the dining opportunities.
----------------------------------------------------
Along scenic Hwy 1 toward Ely, Minnesota
Another great
place for birding all season long!
The Birch
Lake Dam
The Birch Lake Dam is located on the South Kawishiwi River,
which is the west border of River Point Resort & Outfitting Co’s
mile long private peninsula on scenic highway #1, which connects
the North Shore to the Ely area. The dam is a hop, skip and a
jump from River Point by either boat (1 mile) or by foot or
vehicle (1.5 miles). This is Ely area ornithologist, Bill
Tefft's all time favorite location for birding—and Bill has
birded across the region for more than 25 years. The area which
was first mentioned in one of the oldest guides to birding in
Minnesota, has been a hot spot for literally decades. Tefft says
it is still one of the most dependable birding spots in the
area. Lots of morning sun attracts the warblers, flycatchers and
other birds. Water is right there, so waterfowl can be counted
on. You can even walk along the dike that extends on either side
of the dam for a better look at the surrounding treetops.
Adjacent is a gravel road which is also a birder's fun spot to
check out. River
Point Resort & Outfitting Co.
Request lodging information at:
www.northshoreinfo.com/lodging or check out the dining opportunities.
----------------------------------------------------
North Shore Fall Colors 2011!
Request lodging information at:
www.northshoreinfo.com/lodging or check out the dining opportunities.
Take your pick of over 25
North Shore Fall Color Tours™ from northshorefallcolors.com.
Try one of these routes for wildlife viewing, hiking, biking,
driving, canoeing or sailing on the North Shore! Use
caution some road and trails are not for all/any vehicles.
Why do leaves change color?
Special
topics:
Why
do leaves change color
| Weather for the
Minnesota North Shore
North
Shore Lodging
Specials |
North Shore Fall Color Tours™ from northshorefallcolors.com
Try one of these routes while your hiking, biking, driving, or
sailing on the North Shore!
|
