– One Of The Greatest Migration Spectacles Of Big Birds On The Continent
News from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Hundreds of bird and nature enthusiasts will gather this Friday, April 3 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for Hawkwatch at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby. The popular event features live hawk demonstrations, expert presentations on bird migration, as well as children’s programs and nature club displays.
A Red-Tail Hawk circles in the air shafts above the Niagara Escparpment. File photo courtesy of the NPCA
“The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is very fortunate to have such a dedicated group as a partner for the past 40 years. The data they collect is an important health gauge for our environment and it is used internationally.” said Kim Frohlich, Ecologist with the NPCA.
Over 4,700 birds, including 49 bald eagles, eight golden eagles, 912 red-tailed hawks, and over 3,000 turkey vultures have been counted this season. More birds of prey are expected now through mid-May, with an average of 15,000 seen annually.
Renowned as the best vantage point in the Niagara Peninsula to observe the annual spring migration, Beamer Memorial Conservation Area offers hiking trails, nature and wildlife habitat, as well as one of the most spectacular views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario Landscape.
On most days visitors can see the skyline and mist from Niagara Falls and the skyline of Toronto from the overlooks on the escarpment edge.
For directions to this event and for more information on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, visit the NPCA’s website at www.npca.ca
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