Gunsight Mountain Hawk Watch
Woo Hoo! April 18 and 19, 2026!
April 18 hosted by Anchorage Audubon
April 19 hosted by MatSu Birders Party and Potluck
The Gunsight Mountain Hawk Watch
The Harlan’s Hawk Capitol of the World!
Mile 118 Glenn Highway, Sheep Mountain, Alaska
For reading and reference check out the journal article on Golden Eagles based on data collected at the Gunsight Mt area.:
There is also a Facebook Group you can follow for updates and communication called “Friends of Gunsight Mountain Hawkwatch.”
Anyone can head up to Sheep Mountain anytime to observe and count.
Sheep Mountain Lodge is open. (restaurant is not open till May. Call them for details)
WHERE: at the pull-off at MP 118.8 Glenn Highway. Also sometimes use pull-offs between MP 118 and 122 and MP 128.
WHAT to bring: Get out the sun screen, binoculars, chairs, parkas and some food! Potluck on Sunday. Bring something to grill and a side dish to share.
Falcons, Buteos, Accipiters, Eagles, Harriers – maybe even an owl or two!
