The Bradbury Mountain Hawkwatch was initiated by Jeannette and Derek Lovitch in 2007 in order to quantify the extent and duration of the northbound raptor flight over Bradbury Mountain State Park (Click here for directions)

Situated at the northern terminus of Maine's coastal plain, we have been surprised by the concentration of birds that occurs. The second highest spring tally on the Eastern seaboard passes here as birds make a decision to move inland, up the river valleys, or make a turn to the East. We have re-written the books on the status of Red-shouldered Hawks in the state and are at the forefront of the continued range expansions of several species. We are also positioned perfectly to aid in the understanding of the apparent declines of species such as Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrels. And sprinkle in a few rarities that have included Golden Eagles, Mississippi and Swallow-tailed Kites.