Migration Reports

August 1st marked the start of the Corpus Christi count. So far, our crew has counted over 1,100 birds of 10 different species. Over 90% of those counted are Mississippi Kites and Swallow-tailed Kites. Don’t let these numbers fool you, by the end of the season, Broad-winged Hawks will make up 90% of the count […]

Sweeping desert views, fabulous hawkwatching, and even better people are what make up our Goshute Mountains HawkWatch! Since August 15th, our crew of five has been counting and banding together up on the ridge. So far, we’ve seen 132 individuals of 11 different species. Right now, Red-tailed Hawks make up 69% of birds spotted but

We’ve reached the midway point of the spring count! Lucky for us Matt and Arthur have sent over this update letting you know how this season has gone and what is still yet to come. Gunsight HawkWatch specializes in species that are scarcely seen elsewhere in North America in such numbers, including Golden Eagles, the

Today, March 10th marks the start of the 2022 spring migration count at the Gunsight Mountain HawkWatch in Alaska! A partnership between HWI and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Gunsight Mountain HawkWatch season runs through May 15th and is the northernmost count site in North America. This valley migration site is best

And just like that, we are two-thirds of the way into the 2021 fall hawk watching season. This year marks our 35th anniversary of migration monitoring as HawkWatch International, and this season undoubtedly feels special. Our crews continue to diligently keep their eyes to the skies, counting each and every migrating raptor they spot, all