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Springtime means nesting season research and the start of HWI’s American Kestrel Conservation Internship! Through this program, we provide opportunities for early-career biologists to gain valuable experience in the field, collecting and managing data, and getting hands-on experience working with cavity-nesting raptors.  We designed this program with access in mind, as we’re aware that many […]

With the warming weather, here at HWI we are getting excited to get outside and see some raptors! We’ve put together a list of a few ways you can be better prepared for your next spring birding trip.  Get Comfortable Getting Outdoors Although it may be obvious, being “outdoorsy” is a must if you want

How long have you been volunteering with HawkWatch International?  I started training as a docent in the summer of 2016. How did you get started volunteering with HWI? I happened to meet a couple of docents who were at an event with Kotori and Aymara, and I was psyched out of my mind when they

Lately, we’ve been receiving a lot of questions asking about the possible impact of drones on raptors. Dr. Steve Slater, our Conservation Science Director, and confessed drone enthusiast, has provided his take below. The answer to whether or not drones are a threat to raptors is not a simple one. A number of recent publications