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HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2010-05-12)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

2010 HMANA Costa Rica trip
(Posted 2010-04-02)
Join us for an exciting tour through Costa Rica as we explore a wide diversity of habitat types and the large-scale migration of Neo-tropical raptors!

New HMANA North American Silhouette Hawk ID Guide Available Free
(Posted 2010-03-10)
New silhouette "Guide to Hawks Seen in North America" can be downloaded free for noncommercial use, and you can purchase laminated guides.

Raptor ID Slideshow
(Posted 2008-10-20)
A free raptor identification Powerpoint presentation is available for download.

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North American Raptors
Migration and Natural History Information by species

Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos


Widespread as a breeder in the west but restricted to Canada in the east. This is reflected in the migration counts. Greatest numbers occur in the northern Rockies, especially Mt. Lorette, Alberta and Bridger Mountain, Montana. Still common over the southern Rockies, much less so along the Pacific coast. In the east, fairly common in the northern Appalachians (including the Kitatinny Ridge), a bit less so around the Great Lakes. Uncommon to rare along the coastal plain and in the south. Spring migration begins as early as February and continues even into May, but most from mid-March into April. Fall movement in the east mostly from mid October through mid November; fair numbers in the west in September.
Photo: immature GE, Holiday Beach, Ontario / Allen Chartier


Additional information about Golden Eagles