Kirsten Elliott

Feb 4 2023

2023 Global Raptor Grant Recipients to Study Vulnerable Species in Three New Countries, Deepen Work on Two Key Species

After careful review and support from our new sponsor, Kaddas Enterprises, we’re proud to announce that HawkWatch International (HWI) will support five researchers through our Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant (GRRCG) in 2023. This year’s recipients will expand the grant’s reach, supporting raptor conservation in three new countries and on three new species as we […]

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Jan 25 2023

Eagles and Vehicles Don’t Mix

All Posts, Notes from the Field

If you are a frequent reader of our blogs, you likely know that eagles around the world face many challenges and human-caused threats. We’ve similarly shared concerning news about the status of Golden Eagles in the western U.S., as well as some of the tools we have been researching to benefit this species. In this blog, we’ll

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Jan 5 2023

Raptor Vocab 101: Anatomy

All Posts, Raptor ID

To improve your raptor identification skills, you must master the basics. This blog is the start of a series where we walk you through raptor vocabulary so you can better describe and understand what you are looking at when identifying a raptor. Now let’s talk raptor anatomy! Note that this list below is not an

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Dec 22 2022

2022 Year in Review

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2022 was a big year for HawkWatch International, bringing lots of exciting changes with it! Looking back at the past year allows us to see not only our accomplishments but also informs our future plans. We hope you enjoy walking down memory lane with us! Increased the Number of 2022 Global Raptor Research & Conservation Grant Recipients

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Dec 7 2022

Can Painting Wind Turbines Reduce Eagle Collisions?

All Posts, Notes from the Field

In an attempt to produce more energy while minimising greenhouse gas emissions, wind turbines are becoming a common sight across the world. We desperately need to see the production of more sustainable energy, but we also need to face the issues that have come with wind power. Our main concern is that wind turbines are

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