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Hawkfest

When:

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Where:

Lake Erie Metropark 32481 W Jefferson Ave Brownstown Charter Twp, MI 48173
32481 W Jefferson Ave
Brownstown Charter Twp, MI 4

Event Contact(s):

Tom Grant

Category:

Public Events

Registration is not Required

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It's that time of the year again. Everyone is welcome to come out, but we can really use falconers with birds for both days. There are 2 different forms the park would like filled out and returned at least 1 week before the event. These can be turned in at the park, or emailed to Paul Cypher at Paul.Cypher@metroparks.com . Here are links to the 2 required forms.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsYsNNrpq3nFDdbVcvIHQypA3ZOJ0ttJ/view?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NfTsmxcUsTx9Ju8aqG7mxMevhy6peJuj/view?usp=drive_link

Hawkfest is the celebration of the migration of raptors through Southern Michigan. Hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures migrate through Canada into the corner of Southeast Michigan via a natural "funnel". This funnel concentrates on migrating raptors directly over Lake Erie Metropark.

The MHC will have a booth at Hawkfest with many Michigans falconers and their birds there. This is a perfect opportunity to talk to Michigan falconers about the sport of falconry.

Bring your binoculars, and your bird book and be ready to have a great time!