Since we started studying Secretarybirds, I’ve been asked several times, “Why is HawkWatch International focusing on this species so much?” It surprised me at first; I can think of countless reasons to care about this charismatic raptor. Besides being an Endangered species experiencing significant population declines across its range, there are also significant knowledge gaps
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Earlier this year, I worked on plans to announce The Roost, HWI’s new hub for raptor research and conservation. Meanwhile, Dr. Megan Murgatroyd hosted the first-ever group of HWI supporters in South Africa, giving them the chance to see our Secretarybird work for themselves. If you’d told me 17 years ago that this is what
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Raptor Ambassadors have been a part of HawkWatch International’s history since our earliest days. These non-releaseable birds of prey serve as ambassadors for their species, connecting over half a million learners with raptors, nature, and conservation in a meaningful way: up close and personal. From private photography sessions to corporate teambuilding events and everywhere in
HawkWatch International celebrates 40 years of raptor research, education, and conservation this fall. Over the last several months, we’ve been flipping through old files, digging up old images, and revisiting stories from the people who have shaped HWI’s history. While the list of those individuals is lengthy, few have watched HWI’s evolution as closely as
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Raptors are at risk across the world, with more than 50% of species in decline. Making matters even more complicated, many species are so understudied that we don’t know the status of their populations. That’s particularly true of one group of raptors—owls—a group that, despite being quite common in pop culture, is still quite understudied.
