National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International.
NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses come every 15 minutes between 6 am and sunset.
Location: Yaki Point on the South Rim. (September 13, through October 28, 2024)
After an introductory talk, interested visitors may accompany the Hawkwatch International (HWI) birders, to the Raptor Monitorig Site, a short walk southwest of Yaki Point. You are welcome to stay for a few minutes or an hour for a guided spotting session. Learn about raptor ecology, and identification, along with HWI’s ongoing research efforts.
Free with Park Fee
- Audience: Adults, Kids (6 - 8 years), Teens (13 - 18 years), Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Genre: Field Sciences
- Type: Exhibit/Presentation, Field Trip/Outdoor Activity
- Date Custom: 10/07/2024
- Allowed Ages: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
