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2008 SCHEDULE

May 25 - late July
 
every day: 10am - 3:30pm

NEW!
extended hours available
by appointment
 

Michael Furtman's photo gallery has tons of photos of the downtown peregrines...


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We're looking for volunteers! Contact Julie for more info.


Contact
Julie O'Connor, naturalist
218.348.2291
peregrines@hawkridge.org

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There’s a secret drama unfolding in downtown Duluth!  High above the city, two peregrine falcons are raising a family on the side of a building.  Daily, they hunt, kill prey, feed their babies, and chase off predators above our heads, and most of us have no idea that this family drama is taking place!  When it comes time to fly, these babies test their wings over the city streets, Lakewalk and Lake Superior.  After learning to fly, the babies (fledglings) learn to hunt over our city…quietly and with stealth, they hunt, kill and eat their prey. 

We want to share this amazing story with you!  In a collaborative effort between the City of Duluth and the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, educational programs and informal interpretation will be available at Lake Place Park, above the ‘corner’ of the Lakewalk in downtown Duluth.  Naturalists will be on-site with spotting scopes and binoculars, pointing out the movements and activities of Duluth’s most visible raptor family.   

Informal interpretive programs and bird watching will be ongoing every day in Lake Place Park.   

Formal programming and group programs can be scheduled at other times and locations (including evenings) by contacting naturalist Julie O’Connor at 218-348-2291 or peregrines@hawkridge.org.   

Programs are available for adults, kids of all ages and special needs groups.  Please contact Julie for more information. 

Come on down to the Lakewalk and
join us for Peregrine Watch!

DIRECTIONS

From Hwy 35, heading south (from North Shore):
Take EXIT 256B. Turn left at the first stop light. Turn left at the second stop light by the Canal Park Lodge. Continue left past the Inn and park in the last parking lot. The Lakewalk is on the right, and Lake Place Park can be accessed from stairs on the Lakewalk (turn left onto the Lakewalk).  Look for the Peregrine Watch sign!

From Hwy 35, heading north (from the Twin Cities):
Take EXIT 256B. Continue straight to Lake Avenue. Turn right onto Lake Avenue. Turn left at the stop light by the Canal Park Lodge. Continue left past the Inn and park in the last parking lot. The Lakewalk is on the right, and Lake Place Park can be accessed from stairs on the Lakewalk (turn left onto the Lakewalk). Look for the Peregrine Watch sign!

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Summer 2006 Summary (+ photos)  Summer 2006 Summary (- photos)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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