It is well established that populations of vultures are declining dramatically around the world. But the potential consequences of these declines are less known. A new study in East Africa documented the abundance of critically endangered vultures and quantified how much carrion they consumed in urban settings. Unfortunately, in just five years, Gyps (White-backed- and […]
After receiving over 60 applications to study 34 different raptor species in 26 countries across the globe, four scientists have been selected to receive HawkWatch International (HWI)’s Global Raptor Research and Conservation Grant. Three of this year’s winners will study species for which there are no published studies, including two species of owl. David Ricardo
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After spending the last five years laying the foundation for the first International Program at HawkWatch International (HWI), Dr. Evan Buechley is departing the organization to pursue the next chapter in his career. Dr. Megan Murgatroyd, International Conservation Biologist, will serve as Interim Director of International Programs. During his tenure, Dr. Buechley led HWI to
For some, January means resolutions. For those that like to plan ahead, it might mean gathering documents for taxes. At Hawkwatch International (HWI), January is permit season. If you follow HWI you may know that we hold permits that allow us to work with raptors both for education and scientific research. A lot of work
Elizabeth “Iza” Schwartz (they/them) was raised in the heart of Chicago, Iza was a true city kid, spending most of their time on pavement and occasionally venturing outdoors for what they call “comfy camping” in Midwestern campgrounds. That all changed after taking an ecology course at Prescott College in Arizona. After a transformative experience with
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