Hawk Ridge Nature
Reserve
The
Birdwatcher's Paradise. Hawks
migrate from as far away as the Arctic towards wintering
areas as distant as South America. During the
fall, migrating hawks concentrate in impressive numbers
at the western tip of Lake Superior. Reluctant to
cross a large body of water, birds funnel down the north
shore of Lake Superior, riding thermals and updrafts
created by the topography along the shore.
The
most common species seen at Hawk Ridge include Turkey
Vulture, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier,
Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Goshawk,
Broad-winged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk,
Golden Eagle, American Kestrel, Merlin and Peregrine
Falcon. Occasional sightings of Gyrfalcon,
Red-shouldered Hawk and Swainson's Hawk also occur.
This year's daily record of birds passing over the ridge
was double the average. A whooping 102,329
bird flew over Hawk's Ridge on September 15th!
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Skyline
Drive
A scenic "must-see" in Duluth. Sections
of Skyline Parkway are used as by hikers, bikers,
cross-country skiers and snowmobilers in the winter when
the road is closed to auto traffic. There is no
better way to view Duluth's hillside, downtown and Lake
Superior than from this bird's eye view. >>View
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Old North Shore Scenic Drive
Head up Hwy 61 and turn on to the Scenic Drive for
gorgeous views of Lake Superior and all the natural
wonder that makes up it's shoreline. Bring a
picnic basket and make a day out of the beautiful
view.
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