Gunshight Mountain Hawkwatch
Woo Hoo! Join us April 20 and 21, 2024! Hawkwatch 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.”
See the current count statistics here.
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.
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!
