If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a bird of prey up close, you’ve probably noticed one of the key attributes that makes a raptor a raptor… those feet! Handling birds equipped with sharp talons comes with some inherent risk. So, why do we do it?  Having a raptor in-hand gives you an opportunity […]

Climbers flock to the same cliffs raptors love to nest on—sheer cliffs that are difficult to access and have commanding views. During nesting season, however, our presence can spell trouble for raptors, such as Golden Eagles and Peregrine Falcons, and climbers may be at risk of getting attacked by territorial birds. A little pre-climb planning

Whether we’re heading to New Mexico to set up a migration site or driving 300 miles to bring outreach programs to high schools in a remote corner of the Intermountain West, our staff spends a lot of time on the road. All that drive time leaves us with plenty of opportunities to binge-listen to our

Our Following Forest Owl program is often described as magical—perhaps it is because of the beauty of our study areas in the mountains of Northern Utah and the Chiricahuas of Arizona. Maybe it’s the magic of seeing small owls that typically go unnoticed, or are out late at night when we’re usually fast asleep. To

At HawkWatch International, we love that people are excited about birds of prey. We regularly receive messages from people asking how they can adopt a hawk. Some are looking to support conservation efforts, while others are hoping to welcome a hawk into their lives as a personal companion. To clear up any confusion: owning a