Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County will launch this upcoming spring migration season by participating in the 2020 Raptorthon on April 4 hosted by Hawk Migration Association of North America.

Senior Educator Rachel Spagnola is Hawk Mountain's representative for this year with her team Ridgetop Rachel and the Wing Watchers.

Raptorthon is an annual fundraiser event that engages bird and hawk watch sites and garners support for those organizations. The pledge proceeds are split evenly between HMANA and the organization of your choice.

The focus is aimed at getting the maximum count of bird species in a 24-hour period, all while gaining support for raptor organizations across the continent.

Hawk Mountain's event takes place on April 4, with a rain date of April 5.

Team Ridgetop Rachel and the Wing Watchers will begin with a driving road survey following the Kittatinny ridge, eventually ending at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

This route allows the team to explore this important migration corridor for raptors, songbirds, monarchs, and more.

After a break for lunch, Rachel and her team will station atop North Lookout, Hawk Mountain's official migration count location. The team will meet up with Sanctuary Counters to tally any passing raptors from 2 to 4 p.m. and will help identify and inform for any joining visitors.

Those who wish to support Hawk Mountain can join in the fun throughout the day and/or make a donation online.

For more information on programs, initiatives and upcoming events, visit the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary website or call 610-756-6961.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Sanctuary, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter, visit them on Flickr and visit their YouTube Channel.  Click Here to support Hawk Mountain.

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[Posted: March 3, 2020]

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