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Is there a wild bird that you regularly see in your daily life? Maybe you watch a pair of hawks that nest at your favorite park each summer, or maybe there’s always a group of crows that visit your lunch break spot at work. You might think that these are the same birds day after

When HawkWatch International’s former International Programs Director Dr. Evan Buechley placed a GPS transmitter on an Egyptian Vulture in Ethiopia in 2013, he could have never expected the journey ahead. After tracking the bird, later named Tom Petty, for the last decade, the data gathered has played an important role in understanding one of the

“Raptors are apex predators. By virtue of their role as apex predators, raptors are an excellent indicator species for their ecosystems.”  Did you understand all of that? Did you have to dig into the memory bank of terms you learned in high school?  If you got all of that, that’s great; if you didn’t, don’t

Numerous threats, like habitat loss and climate change, are wreaking havoc on ecosystems around the world. And while research and direct conservation efforts are critically important to addressing these threats, so too is environmental education (EE). Instilling awareness of environmental issues in people at a young age supports healthier communities, fosters responsible stewardship, and promotes

If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve likely seen the trend asking you to share your “violent jump from 2019 to 2024.” Although we wouldn’t use the word violent to describe the last five years, they’ve certainly been notable. From scientific firsts to the growth of our team—beyond the borders of the United States,