Schedule
Fri, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (3/17/2023 - 3/19/2023) Location: CCC SCI 139
Sat-Sun, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (3/17/2023 - 3/19/2023) Location: CCC OFF CAM
Description
An introduction to the breeding ecology of Pennsylvania’s hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls, with emphasis on territorial behavior, parent-offspring interactions, nestling growth and development, and conservation ecology. The course meets for one weekend in March.
All Hawk Mountain courses are held regardless of weather conditions and require outdoor fieldwork and hiking on rugged terrain. Appropriate clothing and footgear are recommended. Students must provide their own transportation to the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, PA. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held at the Acopian Center for Conservation Learning (ACCL) at Hawk Mountain.