Look Rock Hawk Watch

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Thursday September 17

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9:00 AM  –  2:00 PM

Pull up a chair, sit back and look to the sky during this special fall migration event. Work as a team to identify, count and report the raptors and other species of bird that fly by on their way south for the winter. We'll also be looking for songbird migrants as well. 

Guide Keith Watson

 

Activity Rating Easy Active: A light-impact experience requiring some physical activity.

 

Distance 2 miles (3.2 km)

 

Meeting Location Foothills Parkway West Overlook #6 (view map)

 

Event Location Look Rock

 

Settings and Terrain

  • Uneven trails
  • Potential hazards, including exposed roots, downed trees, and rocks
  • Potential wildlife presence, including large fauna, insects, and snakes

What to Bring

For this activity:

  • Binoculars
  • Applicable field guides of interest

Required gear for all activities:

  • Comfortable and sturdy shoes/boots 
  • Rain gear and dress in layers for potentially changing weather
  • Sun protection (sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
  • Trekking poles or hiking staff to aid stability
  • Food and plenty of water
About Your Guide 
Keith Watson, a native of Sevier County, has over 35 years of national, coast-to-coast birding experience. He began birding as a conservationist in the mid-1970s while attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. While working in NPS units such as Shenandoah National Park and Virgin Islands National Park, Keith promoted and coordinated bird conservation and partnerships. He developed an Avian Conservation Implementation Plan for each national park unit in the southeastern region of the NPS.
 
In Sevier County and around the Smokies, Keith leads bird tours for local organizations, including Smokies Life. Through this work, he has documented birds that have never been reported for Sevier County, TN.
 
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Event Disclaimer 
This information has been designed to be as accurate as possible; however, all programs are subject to change for multiple reasons, including weather.
 
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Member Fee $45
 
Guest Fee $85
As a member, you are invited and encouraged to bring along a guest. This fee includes admission to this event and a year-long Park Keeper membership for your guest. 
 

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