Are you a tween or a teen interested in wildlife? Join a growing movement of teens who are learning to identify and recognize plants and animals, contribute to wildlife research, and work with real scientists, all while building community with others. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and connect with other teens interested in the wild world as part of The Kestrels Young Birders Club and LAB GIRLS+: Adventures in the Field.

Join Harris Center bird conservation director Phil Brown and naturalist Susie Spikol for a look up at the remarkable evening migration of Common Nighthawks that peaks in late August each year. We’ll watch from a spot where the Harris Center has been monitoring migrating nighthawks for several years, and add our data to the count! If it’s an average night, we should have clear views of a handful of these acrobatic flyers. If it’s better than average, we just might see hundreds of nighthawks foraging in giant flocks.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hancock. Exact meeting location will be provided prior to the event. Space is limited, and registration is required.

For general information about Harris Center programs, see our Outings Information page. For more information about this particular outing, including questions about accessibility, contact Susie.

Searching for nighthawks in the evening sky (photo © Phil Brown)