Colleen Palmer isn’t just an incredible artist; she is also a fantastic educator! I first connected with Colleen through our Education Docent program, where volunteers can learn to handle our Raptor Ambassadors on glove and teach others about raptors and conservation. I have only had the pleasure of doing one program with Colleen, but I […]
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Hawkwatching is a captivating activity that brings you closer to nature while providing an opportunity to witness the majesty of raptors in flight. This guide will help you understand what hawkwatching is, explain how to find the best sites, and offer practical tips to enhance your experience. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a beginner,
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Commissary Ridge HawkWatch has become a cult favorite among our sites. This Wyoming site is less known than some of our other sites, but the crews and visitors who spend time at Commissary Ridge Hawkwatch are BIG fans. The count site features an easy walk up to the site and is a cool two-and-a-half hour
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When you count raptors in one of the most trafficked parks in North America, it’s easy to feel like a hidden gem. Often, folks are hiking through the park and stumble upon our count site, having no idea about our annual research. Even so, the Grand Canyon HawkWatch is the most visited site in our
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When we first started looking for artists to design this year’s migration t-shirt, we knew we wanted someone who could marry the beauty and joy of watching raptors migrate with the important scientific research conducted at these sites. I was thrilled to connect with Kendel, who I soon learned was a nature lover through and
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