July 2025

Why Are Female Raptors Bigger Than Males? Understanding Reverse Sexual Dimorphism (RSD)

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It’s a crisp October morning at the Commissary Ridge HawkWatch. It’s your second day visiting the migration site, and the count has been slow but steady, with mostly Swainson’s Hawks rising along the ridge lift then gliding south. You’re scanning the sky when a large silhouette appears over Wyoming Peak. A massive Golden Eagle flies […]

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How to Bring Hands-On Science to Your Classroom

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Great science lessons rarely stay on the page. When students handle a bird’s feather, chart real-time migration data, or test soil chemistry from the schoolyard garden, abstract concepts snap into focus. Tactile, inquiry-based lessons not only deepen comprehension but also boost long-term retention and confidence in STEM careers. Here are some proven strategies—and a few

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It’s 2025: Why the Heck Are People Still Shooting Raptors?

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It can be hard for those of us who love raptors to believe that others would intentionally harm them. Unfortunately, raptors are still being shot around the world for a variety of complex social and cultural reasons.  And shooting is still a major problem here in the U.S., despite long-standing legal protections, education programs, and

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