News and Events

RPI Article in Birding
(Posted 2008-06-01)
The May/June issue of Birding Magazine includes an article on the Raptor Population Index project. Read it here!

HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2008-02-20)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

Winter Raptor Surveys
(Posted 2007-11-01)
Start a Winter Raptor Survey in your area. Protocol, directions and survey forms are now available.

Wind Turbines Spin a Web of Worries for Hawk Watchers
(Posted 2007-09-01)
This HMANA article addresses some hawk watchers' concerns about wind farm placement.

Declining American Kestrel Populations
(Posted 2007-06-17)

2007 Veracruz River of Raptors Tour, October 6-14, 2007
(Posted 2007-04-01)
Join us during our second annual 7 day, 8 night tour to witness the largest raptor migration in the world!

Wind Turbine Resolution
(Posted 2005-04-03)
HMANA has recently adopted a resolution that relates to the placement of wind turbine projects within known migration flyways.



Links

North American Raptors
Migration and Natural History Information by species

Osprey
Pandion Haliaeetus


The marauder of marsh and meadow occurs just about everywhere in migration. In spring it is fairly common on the northeast coast, fairly common to common around the Great Lakes, uncommon elsewhere. Large numbers at Braddock Bay, NY. Fall distribution is similar with major concentration points at Cape May, NJ, Kiptopeke, VA and Hawk Cliff and Holiday Beach, ON. Has the most protracted migration of any species. Spring migration begins in late February, continuing into May. Peak is the first half of April. Some begin moving in fall as early as late July. Immatures peak from mid September to mid October, followed by adults into early November. Stragglers into December.


Additional information about Northern Harriers