The Mendota Fire Tower Hawkwatch for 2013 will begin on September 3rd and continue until October 5th. This will be the 56th consecutive year that the hawkwatch has been conducted at the fire tower. We will be at the fire tower from 9 am to 5 or 5:30 pm each day. Directions to the fire tower, history, last 3 years data, and general information can be found at the following web page: https://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=706&dyearsel=2012&PHPSESSID=3c79d898f1f0ea7cf5db1ba89f04242e As the web page indicates there is a 25 to 30 minute hike from the parking area and there are no facilities. Please bring water, snacks, sunscreen, etc. I look forward to seeing everyone at the fire tower. Hawkwatch Coordinator Tom Hunter Russell County Bird Club Lebanon, VA