My Fall Season: I'll be counting every dry day 9/11-9/24, approx 9am-4pm. Mt. Watatic is a 35-45 min hike-up. No restrooms, water, or trash facilities. Also always looking for folks to help before and after ”my” coverage.

Best days/times. Wind direction! N, NW or NE. Big flights can occur any time of day. 10am-2pm is a good window, but conditions change rapidly. More time on site = more hawks.

Gear to Bring (in order of importance): Binoculars, Water, Sun protection, Layered clothing, Snacks

Thanks so much for showing interest in #hawkwatching at Mt. Watatic! 2025 will be my 11th Fall counting raptors there, and I really think it’s one of the best birding experiences in Massachusetts! #birding 🦅🪶 (3/3)

Broad-winged Hawks are on the move! Have you seen any at your Hawkwatch yet this season?! And remember to visit HawkCount.org to find a Hawkwatch near you!
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Captured a predator in a moment of raw nature, a red-tailed hawk perched high on a weathered branch, clutching its prize
#RedTailedHawk #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifePhotography #NatureIsMetal #PredatorAndPrey #HawkLife #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #WildlifeMoments #HawkWatching

A graphic of an adult Broad-winged Hawk and the text reads "Let's go Hawkwatching!"

It feels like I’ve been waiting all year but it’s finally time! #Hawkwatching season has arrived. The hawks are already moving. For MA friends: If you’d like to join me at Mt. Watatic, I’d love to have you come up 9/16-29. Details: brianrusnica.com/wp/mount-wat... #hawkwatch 🦅🌎

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle (immature)

Bald Eagle

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It's September: time for #hawkwatching in MA. Migrants are already on the move: I counted 25 raptors on their way out on Labor Day, including 7 Bald Eagles. I'll be full-time hawkwatching from Mount Watatic in MA from 9/14-9/29 #birding 🪶🦅

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David J. Bauman: "Field Notes with Hawk and Toad" - Valparaiso Poetry Review FIELD NOTES WITH HAWK AND TOAD In memory of Marge Merrill   It’s January. Our Christmas tree is on the curb, and I tell myself that I am lucky to be here, but already I’m planning the spring garden. I...

This poem does mention a certain bird who I am looking forward to seeing again. Heck just watching hawks fly south again is getting me excited with this Northwest breeze!
#poetry #birding #hawkwatching

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