Hawk+Mnt.+Questions+and+Data

6D Questions from students

1. Do hawks "live" anywhere for an extended period of time? They live in the summer in the north and in the winter they live in the south. So they do not live in the same place for an extended period of time.

2. How did the river of rocks get there? Rocks fell off of the mountain in most likely a glacier.

3. Do the hawks ever land on the North Lookout? no

4. Do the hawks ever rest on the trail? Has anyone ever died at Hawk Mountain? hawks wont usually rest on the trail. I heard a rumor that someone died like 20 years ago.

5. What is the most commonly seen hawk at Hawk Mountain? The Sanctuary's most common migrants are, the Red-tailed hawk, the Broad-shouldered hawk, and the Red-shouldered hawk.

6. How many birds have flown over Hawk Mountain? (in a year, the last 80 years, in the last decade?) I read that it is into the millions

7. What is the average amount of raptors that fly over Hawk Mountain in one year?

8. What does a golden eagle look like flying through the air?

9. How deep and long is the river of rocks? The River Of Rocks is about 1 mile long, and 40 feet deep.

10. Will the population of birds decrease because of global warming? no 11. Are Turkey Vultures rare? No, Turkey Vulture are actually quite common, Karl E.

12. What is the easiest Hawk to identify in the air over hawk mountain?

What is the most challenging Hawk to identify in the air over hawk mountain? The Bald Eagle because their size and white heads are a giveaway, Karl E.

13. How many people got hurt on the hike? I did.

14. What size are the hawks that travel over the north lookout? smallest to largest?

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">15. How many eagles fly over hawk mountain in a year? Last year, 216 bald eagles and 77 golden eagles flew over Hawk Mountain.

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">16. What is the largest bird of prey? Wingspan, length, and weight - - -

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">17. Why do hawks circle people? Hawks circle in the sky for mating, and to search for prey.

<span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">18. How did the river of rocks form? <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">glaciers.