Exhibition Opening: Returning to Wonder and All Sketches Wish to Be Real
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Kimball Art Center, 1251 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT, 84060, United States
HawkWatch International will be at the opening of Alexander Fuller’s work, All Sketches Wish to Be Real, with Chrys, our Golden Eagle Ambassador. Our Raptor Ambassadors were featured as subjects in this photographic exhibition.
All Sketches Wish to Be Real features new work by Utah artists Alexandra Fuller, Antra Sinha, and Elpitha Tsoutsounakis. The exhibition draws inspiration from a stanza in Tomas Tranströmer’s poem, The Blue House, which speaks to the alternate lives and futures that remain just out of reach.
This event is free to attend.

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone at Clark Planetarium
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Clark Planetarium, 110 400 W, Salt Lake City, 84101, United States
Join HWI at a screening of the Lost Wolves of Yellowstone at Clark Planetarium
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Holladay Branch Library
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Holladay Branch, 2150 E Murray Holladay Rd, Holladay, 84117, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Holladay Branch Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions.
This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

DinoFest at the Utah Natural History Museum
2026-01-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Join HawkWatch International at NHMU’s DinoFest on January 31st-February 1st. While you learn from paleontologists about how dinosaurs lived, fought, and healed in the Mesozoic era, you can meet present-day dinosaurs and find out how they have changed. How do raptors hunt? Do raptors fight like dinosaurs? All these questions and more can be answered by our education docents at DinoFest!
HWI shows at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
*This event is accessible with paid admission to the museum. Tickets are available online and in person.

Raptors at the Central Davis County Senior Center
2026-02-02 10:30 - 23:30 (America/Denver) | Central Davis Senior Activity Center, 81 East Center Street, Kaysville, UT, 84037, United States
Come meet our Raptor Ambassadors!

Utah Cavity Adopting Raptor Ecology Studies (CARES) Volunteer Kick-off
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
HawkWatch International (HWI) is looking for community scientists!
Through our Cavity Adopting Raptor Ecology Studies (CARES), we monitor hundreds of nest boxes built to house Western Screech-owls, American Kestrels, and more across diverse landscapes. Community scientists will be assigned a box (or several!) to monitor throughout the nesting season.
If you live in the Wasatch Front of Utah, this session is for you! Although attendance is not required for returning community scientists, the information sessions will be a great opportunity to hear more about updates on the program and ask questions you might have. We’ll also have light refreshments, and it’s a perfect opportunity to connect with the biologists and other people on our CARES community science team. If you can’t make it in person, we will also have a recorded version available.
Please sign up here if you plan to attend in person or would like the recording.

Arizona Cavity Adopting Raptor Ecology Studies (CARES) Volunteer Kick-off
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | UT
HawkWatch International (HWI) is looking for community scientists!
Through our Cavity Adopting Raptor Ecology Studies (CARES), we monitor hundreds of nest boxes built to house Western Screech-owls, American Kestrels, and more across diverse landscapes. Community scientists will be assigned a box (or several!) to monitor throughout the nesting season.
If you live in the Tucson, AZ area, this session is for you! Although attendance is not required for returning community scientists, the information sessions will be a great opportunity to hear more about updates on the program and ask questions you might have. We’ll also have light refreshments, and it’s a perfect opportunity to connect with the biologists and other people on our CARES community science team. If you can’t make it in person, we will also have a recorded version available.
Please sign up here if you plan to attend in person or would like the recording. The address will be sent once your attendance is confirmed.

Raunchy Raptors
2026-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | HawkWatch International, 2240 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States
Whether you’re celebrating your tweet-heart or want to revel with a friend after escaping from the one rat got away, this event is for you! Join educators and our Raptor Ambassadors for a “tongue in beak” program that delves into the sweet and spicy sex lives of raptors. After the program, enjoy dessert and mocktails before choosing from two photobooth options to commemorate the evening: a cuddly owlentine or a grim buteo bloodbath. This event will be intimate, capping at 30 participants, and is adults-only. You must be 18+ to attend!
Tickets
$45/person, which also includes a $20 Talontine of your choosing. Your ticket fee directly supports the care of our Raptor Ambassadors.
Click here to purchase your ticket before someone else gobbles it up! Spaces are very limited!
Treats Kindly Provided By
Parfé Diem
Ruby Snap
Sugarhouse Trader Joe’s

This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Eagle Day at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
2026-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 West Forest ST, Brigham City, UT, 84302, United States
Join HawkWatch International at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge to celebrate Eagle Day! Come explore the Exhibit Hall, view special eagle exhibits, participate in eagle-themed activities and scavenger hunts, visit the nature store for a free eagle take-home craft, enjoy live bird presentations, and so much more!
Eagle Day Presentations:

10:00 a.m. Live Bird Presentation (HawkWatch International)
11:00 a.m. Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Featured Presentation (More details to come!)
1:00 p.m. Live Bird Presentation (HawkWatch International)

Pre-reserved tickets are strongly encouraged for the live bird presentations and the featured speaker. Due to limited seating, guests with tickets will be seated first. Tickets are free and issued on a first-come, first-served basis on the Friends of the Bear River Refuge’s website linked below. Staff will seat guests without tickets, if there is space, once the presentations start. All other activities are open to all, and no tickets are required.

Eagle Day at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center
2026-02-21 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT, 84025, United States
Join HawkWatch International at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center to talk all things eagles: where they live, how they hunt, what threats they face, and more! Come by and meet a live eagle face-to-face and find out what you can do to help protect them for generations to come!

Raptors at the Kearns Library
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Kearns Library, 4275 W 5345 S, Kearns, UT, 84118, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Kearns Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions.
This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Sahuarita Library
2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Sahuarita Library, 670 W Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Sahuarita Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions.
This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required!

Tubac HawkWatch Festival
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-17 17:00 UTC | Tubac HawkWatch, 31 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ, United States
Friday 03/13 – Tuesday 03/17, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
It’s peak week at the Tubac HawkWatch! Join HWI, the Tubac Nature Center, and Tucson Bird Alliance for a week celebrating spring migration. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park to coincide with the peak flight of the Common Black Hawk migration. You can expect to hawkwatch alongside experts daily, enjoy birding walks and lectures, shop birdy merch and optics, and meet live Raptor Ambassadors.
On Optics Days, you can shop and try out the latest binoculars with the best optics dealers. Don’t forget to stop at HawkWatch International, Tubac Nature Center, and Tucson Bird Alliance for some bird merch!
Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, and binoculars.

For a more detailed festival schedule, click here
Accommodations
For a list of hotels and restaurants, click here
Can’t Attend the Festival but Still Want to Visit the Site?
HWI counters will be at the site daily from February 15th through April 30th.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Kowa, Vortex, Zeiss, and Land Sea & Sky

Swan Day at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, 2155 West Forest ST, Brigham City, UT, 84302, United States
Join HawkWatch International at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge for Swan Day! While we won’t have any swans, we will have live raptors that prey upon them. Come explore the Exhibit Hall, view special swan exhibits, participate in swan-themed activities and scavenger hunts, visit the nature store for a free swan take-home craft, enjoy live bird presentations, and so much more!
Swan Day Presentations:

10:00 a.m. Live Bird Presentation (Ogden Nature Center)
1:00 p.m. Live Bird Presentation (HawkWatch International)

Pre-reserved tickets are strongly encouraged to see the live bird presentations and for the featured speaker. Due to limited seating, guests with tickets will be seated first. Tickets are free and issued on a first come first serve basis on the Friends of the Bear River Refuge’s website linked below. Staff will seat guests without tickets, if there is space, once the presentations start. All other activities are open to all, and no tickets are required.

Bird Walks at the Butte
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, United States
Can you identify a bird by its song? Wing patterns? Size? Or do you just enjoy taking in the many species of birds throughout Utah? Whether you’re an avid birder or new to the hobby, come join a birding expert from HawkWatch International, as they guide a group around Red Butte Garden & Arboretum to identify and learn about the many birds that call the area home. Please wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather, as you will be walking throughout the garden. We also recommend that you bring a pair of binoculars. Some extra binoculars will be available if you do not have a pair.
Registration for this program is handled by our partner, Red Butte Gardens: https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/adult-education/bird-walk-at-red-butte-garden-with-hawkwatch-international/
Class Registration
Maximum Capacity: 15
Registration Closure: Start of class/Capacity full
General Public Price: 16
Member Price: 12.80

Raptors at the Sandy Library
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way,, Sandy, 84092, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Sandy Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions.
This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required!
This event is made possible by Salt Lake County ZAP and the generosity of supporters like you.

Raptors at the Springville Library
2026-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Springville Library, 45 S Main St, Springville, UT, 84663, United States
Ever wonder what makes a raptor different than other birds? Come by the Springville Library and find out! Meet our live raptor ambassadors and ask our educators all your burning raptor questions.
This is a family-friendly event, no tickets or registration required!
This event is made possible by our foundation supporters and the generosity of supporters like you.

The Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-17 | George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 South Waterfowl Way, Farmington, UT, 84025, United States
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 2026: https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/greatsaltlakebirdfest/the-festival
Hosted by Discover Davis, HawkWatch International will offer a variety of field trips throughout the festival and sell merchandise on Friday and Saturday.
Each year, hundreds of attendees flock to the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival to experience one-of-a-kind field trips, participate in hands-on learning workshops, and enjoy opportunities to listen to world-renowned keynote speakers and expert field trip guides. But most importantly, for four days, passionate birders get together and celebrate the beautiful array of birds that migrate to our region, while sharing unforgettable moments and experiences.
At the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, you can expect to see hundreds of different species of birds, rare access to property and areas that are typically closed off to the public, and to top it all off, attendees experience the beautiful outdoor playground Utah offers.

Tattoos and Talons
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Moss Tattoo Studio, 1900 Washington Blvd Suite 102, Ogden, 84401, United States
Looking to leave a mark on raptor conservation? Join HawkWatch International and Moss Tattoo Studio on National Eagle Day for Tattoos and Talons in Ogden, UT! For each tattoo, HWI will receive 50% of the proceeds to put towards our efforts to conserve raptors and our shared environment. Grab yourself some new ink, shop some birdy merch, and meet our Raptor Ambassadors!
Moss Tattoo Studio practices eco-tattooing, meaning they have reduced the use of single-use plastics and prioritize eco-friendly materials.
Flash coming soon!
To schedule a spot, please direct message the artist you’d like to work with on Instagram or submit an appointment request through Moss Tattoo Studio’s website here.

Celebration of Flight
2026-09-25 09:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Corpus Christi HawkWatch, 4343 Co Rd 69, Corpus Christi, TX, 78410, United States
Celebrate the magic of migration during the annual Celebration of Flight Festival at the Corpus Christi HawkWatch at Hazel Bazemore County Park. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park that coincide with peak Broad-winged Hawk migration in September. Thanks to our partners at the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi and the many volunteers who make this festival possible. Vendors and food trucks will be present throughout the festival.
Schedule to come!
Directions to Hazel Bazemore County Park
Take FM624 west from SH77 for about 1 mile. Take a right onto County Road 69 at the stoplight (look for the park sign), which takes you to the park.
Looking for Accommodations?
You can get a HawkWatcher discount at the Best Western Northwest Corpus Christi Inn & Suites! King rooms are $99/night, or upgrade to a suite with a kitchenette for $114.99 (before taxes and fees)! You must call the local Best Western to receive the discount: (361) 241-6363. The hotel will not honor this rate for online reservations.

Wings Across the West
2026-10-15 | The Grandview at Millcreek Common, 1330 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek, UT, 84106, United States
More info coming soon!
