Sammy Riccio

The Importance of Raptor Research

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are powerful hunters that dominate their ecosystems, but their importance stretches far beyond their predatory prowess. Research into raptors—including eagles, hawks, falcons, and vultures—is not only beneficial for the birds themselves but also plays a crucial role in understanding and protecting environmental and human health.  Raptors and Environmental […]

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2024 Migration Update: Grand Canyon, Manzano Mountains, and Corpus Christi HawkWatches

What has been happening at the ‘watches? Check out these updates from our fantastic 2024 Fall Raptor Migration Monitoring Crew Members! Grand Canyon It’s been a busy season at the Grand Canyon HawkWatch, with the season total so far already over 5,000 migrants! It’s been an above-average season for Ospreys, and the 2024 count season

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2024 Migration Update: Bonney Butte, Commissary Ridge, and Goshute Mountains HawkWatches

What has been happening at the ‘watches? Check out these updates from our fantastic 2024 Fall Raptor Migration Monitoring Crew Members! Bonney Butte HawkWatch It has been a great season at the Bonney Butte HawkWatch so far, with 2,738 birds counted as of October 14th. Highlights include counting 1,000 birds before the end of September

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