Description
September is the single best time to watch raptors move south, and Blueberry Hill in Granville is one of the premier hawk-watching sites in the region. When conditions are right—winds under 20 mph from the northwest or northeast—the hilltop can deliver kettles of hawks spiraling skyward in impressive numbers before pushing south.
Our naturalist will guide you in identifying different hawk species, eagles, vultures, and ravens moving through, along with any migrating warblers in the area.
You'll learn not only about their natural histories, but also about how their current lives intersect with people, including the movement behind Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors efforts.
When
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $15
- Adult Nonmembers $20
Where
Location: Blueberry Hill, West Granville
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Questions? Contact us:
- 413-584-3009 [email protected]
Instructors
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John Weeks - Blueberry Hill Count Coordinator
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Dan Russell - Birder and Arcadia Volunteer
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Patti Steinman - Senior Naturalist
Instructions
Meet at Blueberry Hill. Take the Mass Pike to Westfield (Exit 3). Turn south onto Routes 10 and 202 to Southwick. Take Route 57 west to North Lane 2, a right turn approximately 3 miles west from Granville center. Follow North Lane 2 approximately one mile north to Blueberry Hill on your right. Park at the base and walk approximately one quarter mile to the summit.
Restrooms are not available on site. Please plan accordingly.