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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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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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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Interim Director of International Programs Dr. Megan Murgatroyd was selected today as a finalist for a prestigious award in recognition of her contributions toward saving some of the world’s most threatened birds. Officials from the Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation, selected Dr. Megan “Meg” Murgatroyd as one of 10 finalists for
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Inviting raptors to your yard not only makes for pleasant bird watching but also balances the health of your yard’s ecosystem. As predators, raptors will help keep down the levels of small rodents like the mice who are entering your home, the insects eating the tomatoes in your vegetable garden, and the snakes hiding in
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