Saturday, November 1: Hawk Watching at Sunrise Mountain, Stokes State Forest

Broad winged hawk

Flash Field Trip

Meet at 9 a.m. at the parking lot at the end of Sunrise Mountain Road. 

Led by Fred Pfeifer

With west-northwest winds predicted, Saturday promises to be a good day for hawk watching at Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest. One of the great things about Sunrise Mountain is that the hawks sometimes soar by at nearly eye level. With luck, we might even see some Sunrise Mountain specialties such as red-shouldered hawk, golden eagle and goshawk.

Bring your binoculars, a snack, something to drink and, if you’re planning to stay longer, a chair and lunch. A scope can be handy if you have one. Dress warmly. It’s a short walk from the parking lot to the overlook. There’s an outhouse in the parking lot.

Feel free to arrive and leave at any time. Fred will be there at 9 a.m. and if conditions are favorable, he will be there for much of the day. For more information, text Fred at 973-809-7674. He can send you a Google pin to help you find the parking lot.