For the first time in over three decades, the existence of a vulnerable mammal—the cheetah—has been confirmed in Djibouti. The discovery was made by a team of scientists led by Dr. Megan Murgatroyd of HawkWatch International and the Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology during a broad biodiversity study in the Horn of Africa. “Although the […]
When Maisy Hayes contacted me early this year about doing some after-school programs, I don’t think either of us understood that we were about to create a whole new approach for HawkWatch International’s (HWI) outreach programs. Maisy is the program coordinator at Historic Scott School, one of 14 community centers in South Salt Lake dedicated
Closing the Nature Gap with Promise South Salt Lake Read More »
Last week as I was scrolling through Facebook, I noticed a video of a gorgeous Red-shouldered Hawk sunning on one of my childhood friend’s back patios. (See the video here.) I was (obviously) thrilled by the proximity of this raptor and how long she was able to watch it calmly sunbathe. After excitedly writing her to
Are Raptors a Threat to Your Pet? Read More »
Nature and the outdoors are practically staples of life here in HawkWatch International’s home state of Utah. With what we have learned about how important nature is to the well-being of all humans, it is perhaps unsurprising that we are joined by countless visitors who flock to our National Parks each year. However, not everyone
From Student to Educator: HWI’s Newest Education Program Read More »
Less than one year ago, on Jerry Liguori’s birthday, we announced the Jerry Liguori Raptor Conservation and Education Scholarship. Since then, our three recipients—one each from the United States, Canada, and Mexico—have made great progress on their projects. From providing interpretive tours to getting people involved in community science, we’re thrilled with all they’ve done
Update from the First Jerry Liguori Scholarship Recipients Read More »
