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A “lifer” in the bird world is any bird that you’ve identified for the first time. Some people are listers, featured à la the recent documentary by Owen and Quentin Reiser, who collect new birds like Pokémon. Everyone has different criteria for what makes their list, such as only counting birds they’ve seen, while others […]

This summer, we welcomed Liggy the American Kestrel to our team of Raptor Ambassadors. Liggy arrived at a local wildlife rehabilitation center already deeply imprinted. She had no fear of humans and happily hopped onto a hand without hesitating. This was most likely due to humans keeping her in their home for an extended period

The winter weather has arrived alongside the migrating raptors! The more northern half of our migration network has received at least a dusting of snow, signaling that the end of migration is fast approaching. Our crews keep busy all season with field work and welcoming numerous visitors, including lots of organized groups from high schools

Our southern crews have been hard at work this fall, despite the challenges thrown at them. From extreme weather conditions, whether too hot or too wet, to government shutdowns, no two days have been alike! These obstacles make it all the more important to celebrate our hardworking crew and supporters like you. We were so

I think it’s safe to say that the last 18 months have been a whirlwind for most of us, but especially the 2024 recipients of the Global Raptor Grant (GRRCG). This cohort of grantees worked diligently to better understand some of the world’s most at-risk raptors in the face of political turmoil and rampant inflation,