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Author: Kelly McGinley

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Coordinates Hawk Watches

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hawk Watcher Training

Since the 1990s the Kittatinny Ridge has been recognized as one of the preeminent corridors for North American raptor migration, concentrating more birds than any other corridor in eastern North America, excepting …Read More

Posted in Northeast, Summit Stories

Fall Raptor Migration in Pennsylvania

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge

The Kittatinny Ridge is recognized as a globally significant migration flyway and Pennsylvania’s largest Important Bird Area (IBA). At least 16 species of hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures, and more than 150 …Read More

Posted in Southwest, Summit Stories

Paddle Into Summer in the Pocono Mountains

May 30, 2023June 15, 2023
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Paddling Guide

With 150 lakes and 170 river miles to explore, it’s no surprise that the Pocono Mountains is a paradise for paddlers of all sorts. Whether you prefer kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, whitewater rafting, or stand-up paddleboarding, there …Read More

Posted in Northeast, Summit Stories

A Fighting Chance for Native Plants at Hawk Mountain

April 27, 2023June 15, 2023
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Stewardship Program

Pennsylvania supports over 2,000 species of native plants, many that grow along the 185-mile stretch of the Kittatinny Ridge, and all are threatened by invasive species. These introduced plants quickly take over, …Read More

Posted in Northeast, Northeast, Summit Stories

The A.T. Corridor: A Safe Haven for Rare Plants

April 26, 2023June 20, 2023

The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor may harbor more rare, threatened and endangered species than any other National Park Service unit. By protecting rare species, and biodiversity in general, the ecosystems in which …Read More

Posted in Summit Stories

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