Date: 9/23/25 3:58 pm From: Steve Mayo via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Lighthouse Park Hawk Watch
It's peak season at Lighthouse Park. Keep an eye out for strong northerly
winds, especially after some blocking weather, from now through November. A
strong frontal passage, a cold front, can be amazing. Coverage typically
starts around 7am, mid-morning arrival is fine on good days, and on those
good days we may even stay until dusk. Times depend on the weather and
availability of volunteers.
You can use 21 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, for driving directions. If the
gate is staffed on weekends, simply say, "I'm here for the hawk watch" and
you will be let right in without any non-resident entry fees. When you
enter the park, bear left and take the first right on the driveway just
past the right-hand side paved parking lot and butterfly garden. The watch
is at the lone tree in this large parking field.
Bring your binoculars, scope, chair, and a camera if you’ve got one. If
you're new to the watch, check-in with the counter or any of the other
participants who will be happy to answer your questions.
Looking up hawk totals is easy, just Google "HawkCount". On the left side,
under "Data Summaries" select "Month" and from the "Select Hawk Watch Site"
drop-box, scroll down to "Lighthouse Point"or any other site of interest.
Watch the weather and we hope to see you down there!
Steve Mayo
Guilford
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