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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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Oct 11 2024

…And Hazel Rocks On

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When you can count 600,000+ raptors in a single season, there’s no more fitting way to describe the experience than to say that it rocks. Over 100 youth in the Coastal Bend learned just how much “Hazel rocks” last month during the annual Celebration of Flight festival in Corpus Christi, Texas. With support from the

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Oct 4 2024

How to Select the Right Binoculars for Birdwatching

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When you’re starting off on your birdwatching journey, having the right optics can make all the difference in your experience. Among the essential tools for birdwatchers are binoculars and spotting scopes. Understanding when to use each, knowing the types of binoculars available, and selecting the right model for your needs can elevate your birding adventures.

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Sep 18 2024

Meet the 2024 Crew: Bonney Butte HawkWatch

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Cross your fingers or toes, or wish upon a star that the fires stay away this season! For those who did not keep up with Bonney Butte HawkWatch last year, we were only open to visitors for just over a week due to local fires and related closures. So far, the Bonney Butte crew, along

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Sep 18 2024

Meet the 2024 Crew: Manzano Mountains HawkWatch

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New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, and if you’ve visited the Manzano Mountains HawkWatch you know why. Just as we hit the peak of migration and crews begin counting the majority of the 5,000 raptors that migrate through each season, the leaves begin to change, providing the perfect setting to practice your

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