Fall colors and slow/busy weekend

The leaves are getting better everyday up at Hawk Mountain, maybe in one or two weeks they will reach their peak.

Here is the view from River View Overlook, one of the "secret lookouts."


Columbus Day weekend was incredibly slow for birds but very busy for visitors. On Sunday I think we had over 1,500 visitors going up the mountain at least as far as the South Lookout. It was too bad we barely got over 100 birds each of the three days. This coming weekend looks like it will be a lot better because a cold front will be going through tonight and then another on Friday night. We will see what happens.

Last night the guys had a fun time grilling chicken and hanging out while the girls were still up at North Lookout.