The Secretarybird is a charismatic raptor of African landscapes. With its distinctive long legs and feathered crest, this species is both genetically and morphologically unique. Sadly, Secretarybirds are classified as Endangered, with populations rapidly declining due to habitat loss, climate change, and direct threats such as collisions with fences, power lines, and more recently, with […]
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Raptors are at risk all across the globe, with more than 50% of species in decline. Through our Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant, we are collaborating with local biologists to conduct the research necessary to discover why these birds are disappearing and what changes we can make to reverse declines. For our 2025 grant
We said goodbye to our most senior member of the HawkWatch International (HWI) team this past weekend. Calurus, our Red-tailed Hawk Raptor Ambassador, was euthanized on March 8th, 2025, due to complications from congestive heart failure, just a few weeks shy of what we believe would have been, at minimum, his 35th birthday. “We strive
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Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month to recognize the countless contributions of women across all walks of life. It’s a time to shine a light on stories of innovation, activism, and progress—especially those that might not always make the headlines. In the world of conservation, women have long been at the forefront of preserving
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Season two of HawkWatch International (HWI) leading the count at the Tubac HawkWatch begins! From now through April, our team of two HWI crew members—and many local friends and partners—will be counting daily (weather permitting). Founded by local resident Peter Collins in 2013, HWI officially added the Tubac HawkWatch to the Migration Monitoring Network in
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