Berks County News

Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced that his resolution to designate October 2024 as "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month" in Pennsylvania has passed the House.

In 2024, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary marked its 90th anniversary as a leader in conservation, education, and recreation. The sanctuary remains a notable outdoor destination and economic contributor in Pennsylvania with eight miles of trails, 2,800 acres of protected lands, and an award-winning forest-stewardship program.

“Hawk Mountain Sanctuary draws visitors from around the world, and the 124th Legislative District is so lucky to be home to this international treasure,” Barton said. “Busloads of school students travel to Hawk Mountain for field trips and the manicured trails offer hikers the opportunity to see raptors in the wild with multiple lookouts. While this is not life-changing legislation, it certainly shows the bipartisan support for the sanctuary. Hopefully, this resolution can continue to raise awareness about the important work being done at Hawk Mountain!”

“Conservation begins with science and education and takes a community to get behind it. We are grateful to Representative Jamie Barton for championing the resolution recognizing October as Hawk Mountain Migration Month here in Pennsylvania, and all the members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for working together on behalf of conservation and the commonwealth,” said Hawk Mountain President Sean Grace.

Raptor migration increases during autumn along the spine of the Appalachians where favorable updrafts and thermals occur, saving energy as they undertake their long-distance journeys to southern wintering grounds.