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16th Annual Flock to the Rock
September 21 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Break out the binoculars! Our annual feathered frenzy returns. Join us for a day in the park celebrating fall bird and butterfly migration with bird and pollinator family activities, live on-the-glove raptor demonstrations, beginner bird walks, the hawk watch, and more! This is our biggest birding event of the year and whether you’re a lifelong birder or just bird-curious, you won’t want to miss it.
Activity Schedule
10am–3pm | Birding and Monarch Activities
Top Parking Lot: Measure your wingspan against some of our local raptors, get creative with a bird-themed craft, and learn about the magic of monarch migration with these family-friendly activities throughout the day.
10am–3pm | Hawk Watch
Top of the Chimney: Join us to see how many raptors you can spot over Lake Lure and the surrounding mountains.
10–10:30am | Chimney Rock Raptors (Live Bird Program)
Outcroppings Deck: Meet the Park’s feathered ambassadors and learn about the vital role raptors play in the ecosystem. Plus, find out which of them might be hanging out in your backyard.
11am–12pm | Beginning Birding Guided Hike
Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts: This family-friendly bird walk led by a naturalist is the perfect way to get everyone outdoors, no matter your birding experience level.
11:30am–12:15pm | Birds of Prey (Live Bird Program)
Outcroppings Deck: Meet raptors of all shapes and sizes in this program presented by Wings to S.O.A.R, a non-profit that cares for non-releasable birds of prey.
1–2pm | Beginning Birding Guided Hike
Meet in front of Cliff Dwellers Gifts: This family-friendly bird walk led by a naturalist is the perfect way to get everyone outdoors, no matter your birding experience level.
1–1:45pm | Birds of Prey (Live Bird Program)
Outcroppings Deck: Meet raptors of all shapes and sizes in this program presented by Wings to S.O.A.R, a non-profit that cares for non-releasable birds of prey.
2:30–3pm | Owls of Chimney Rock (Live Bird Program)
Outcroppings Deck: Get up close with native owl species and discover their unique behaviors and habitats. Learn about the essential roles these nocturnal birds play in our ecosystem.
