Hawk Watch at Mt. Mitchell; September 21, 22, 23; 10am to 3pm. Meet at the Mt. Mitchell Summit Observation platform.
Mid to late September is the prime time for migrating raptors such as peregrine falcons, merlins, kestrels, sharp-shinned hawks, Cooper’s hawks, bald eagles, ospreys, broad-winged hawks, red-tailed hawks, and red-shouldered hawk, to be seen flying south over the mountains.