Detroit River Hawk Watch Raptor Volunteer

Facility

Aerial view looking down on two kayakers in a marsh with lots of green aquatic vegetation on surface, green forest in background
The Detroit River has long served the United States and Canada as a vital transportation corridor and center for industries that helped forge the economies of both nations. As a result of this growth, the river and its ecosystem have paid a high price for human progress. Indeed, in our mind and in...

Location

Address

5437 West Jefferson Ave.
Trenton, MI 48183
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Difficulty level
Not Difficult

About This Position

If you are a birder and want to put your skills to work, this volunteer position is for you! During the autumn months, the lower Detroit River becomes a corridor for the passage of migratory birds, and has gained international recognition for the annual volume of birds of prey. Hundreds of thousands of migrating hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures are concentrated at this location where it is possible to systematically count them each year.


Detroit River Hawk Watch utilizes trained volunteers to conduct a standardized count of the fall migration of raptors at the lower Detroit River.


Come out to the count site and learn the skills necessary to become a seasoned counter! Volunteers will be responsible for the entrance fee at Lake Erie Metropark ($10/day or $40/year) and will need to provide their own 8X or 10X binoculars. Position available September 1 – November 30, each year. 

Duties/Activities

Fish/Wildlife
Science
Tour Guide/Interpretation

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