Sky Hunters: October Hawk Watch at Waggoner’s Gap
Sat, Oct 11
|Landisburg
Situated on the Kittatinny Ridge, this 125-acre area has one of the largest concentrations of raptors in the USA, with 15,000 to 20,000 passing through annually. From mid-August to December, a dedicated group of volunteers diligently count Sharp-shinned, Broad-winged, Cooper's, and Red-tailed Hawks.
Time & Location
Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Landisburg, Waggoners Gap Rd, Landisburg, PA 17040, USA
About the event
📍 Location:
Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch Route 74, 10 miles north of Carlisle, PA (Meet at the north parking lot near the kiosk)
📝 Description:
Join us atop the Kittatinny Ridge for a breathtaking fall hawk watch. October is peak season for migrating raptors—Sharp-shinned Hawks, Bald Eagles, Northern Harriers, and even Golden Eagles cruise overhead against a backdrop of autumn color.
Led by local birding guides and supported by Audubon Pennsylvania, this event offers expert ID tips, migration insights, and a chance to witness one of nature’s great aerial spectacles.