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Magic of Migration

The Migration Network

HawkWatch International operates the largest single-run standardized network of migration sites in the world. We have been conducting raptor migration research in the American West for over 36 years, utilizing our long-term data to work with wildlife managers on conservation plans. The primary objective of these efforts is to track long-term population trends of diurnal raptors which enables us to better understand the life histories, ecology, status, and conservation needs of raptor populations in North America.

We are proud to contribute our migration data to the Hawk Migration Association of Northern America, where we gather data from count sites all across the continent to better understand population trends. If you want to learn more about what species are stable, declining, or increasing, check out the Raptor Population Index.

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Planning Your Trip

FAQ’s about visiting our migration sites

Partner Sites

Former HWI migration sites now operated by our partners

Sacajawea Audubon Society

Florida Keys Hawk Watch

Gulf Cost Bird Obervatory

Pronatura Veracruz

Most of our migration sites are located on remote ridgelines without power. Thanks to Goal Zero, we power our research with the latest solar panel and battery storage technology. Thanks for helping us keep the lights on!

Support the Migration Network

HawkWatch International operates the largest single-run standardized network of migration sites in the world. Click below to support this long-term monitoring effort.

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