News and Events

2010 HMANA Conference
(Posted 2010-01-01)

The 2010 Conference of the Hawk Migration Association of North America will be held April 15-18, 2010, in Duluth, MN.

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

New Silhouette Hawk ID Guide Available Free
(Posted 2008-09-08)
A new silhouette hawk ID guide is available free for noncommercial use.

Update to industrial wind turbine policy
(Posted 2008-08-01)
HMANA has recently updated its policy statement regarding siting and monitoring of industrial wind power turibine installations.

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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