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.



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North American Raptors
Migration and Natural History Information by species

Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis


Common and widespread, this is probably the most conspicuous raptor in North America. Not surprisingly, it is well represented at hawk watches over much of the continent - although some populations or individuals may be sedentary. Major concentration points are Marin Headlands, CA, Goshute Mountain, NV, around the Great Lakes, and along the Kittatinny Ridge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Migration numbers are on the thin side in the northern Rockies, Texas, and the southeast. One of the first migrants of spring, with some adults on the move in February. Immatures continue into April. Southbound migration peaks from late October through mid November, but some birds may be on the move much earlier or later. A significant flight of northward dispersing young is seen at Braddock Bay, NY in August.


Additional information about Red-tailed Hawks