The Detroit River Hawk Watch–Lake Erie MetroPark
Sunday, September 22 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
A standardized monitoring program – the Detroit River Hawk Watch – is conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (DRIWR), and its friends group, the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA), at the Lake Erie Metropark in Gibraltar, MI. Join us and witness spectacular flights of Broad-winged Hawks, Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Goshawk, Sharp-shinned Hawks, Golden Eagles, and potentially more!
Join us as we search for and learn to identify migrating raptors in flight. Hawk watching is a largely stationary event so bring a comfy chair, dress for the weather, and bring something to eat and drink.
Want to learn more about raptor ID before going? Check out our October 2022 program, “Identifying Raptors in Flight” with friend of WAS, Josh Haas. It’s a great program.
Directions: Upon entering Lake Erie Metropark, follow the signs to the boat launch (map). You can’t miss us if you are there. A metropark pass per vehicle is required for entry. Pass information here. Those interested in carpooling, we will meet at the Plymouth Road Park and Ride (map) for a 9:00 am departure.