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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Did you miss our IDEA Grant Deadline? We have extended the deadline to November 31st to give everyone a chance to apply! For more information on how to apply, find the link below: www.hawkmigration.org/idea-grant/ Photo of Belize Hawkwatch by Ryan Philips, and Waggoner’s Gap by Jess Cosentino

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Proposals for the Winter Raptor Research Grant are open! The HMA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Winter Raptor Research Award of up to $2,000. For more information please visit: www.hawkmigration.org/hma-winter-r... Photo of Bald Eagle by Josh Haas

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Have you seen more Bald Eagles at your count site this year? 56 Bald Eagles were observed at Waggoner’s Gap on September 4. Nearby, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary also had a record-breaking day, counting 64 Bald Eagles on September 5! Photo of Bald Eagle by Andy Morffew

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy International Hawk Migration Week! Where are you hawkwatching from this week? Photos of Waggoners Gap by Jess Cosentino, Putney Mountain Hawkwatch by JoAnne Russo, Cedar Grove Research Station by Rebecca Biggs, Jenner Headlands by Dave Barry, Iowa Raptor Project by David Conrads

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mark your calendars! Our September Lunch & Learn is coming up Wednesday, September 9 at 12 PM EST and features the second part of our Raptor ID course. This program is free and open to all, but registration is required. Please click the link in the comments to register.

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Prairie Falcon is a medium-sized raptor found across western North America and Mexico. It typically hunts ground squirrels in open habitats such as grasslands, shrubsteppe, deserts, and tundra, but its diet also includes pikas, other birds, and insects. Photos of Prairie Falcon by Wendy Miller

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If you're looking for a little iconic field-fashion inspiration, why not take a cue from the Bald Eagle? Color blocking never goes out of style, and a combination of rich browns, crisp whites, and yellow accents makes for a look that's stunningly raptor inspired. Photo by Jerry McFarland

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Quick reminder: our Lunch and Learn program is TOMORROW, August 19th, at Noon EST. Please click the link below to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Found from South America to the eastern United States, Black Vultures are highly social raptors, often soaring and roosting in groups alongside Turkey Vultures. Have you spotted a Black Vulture recently?

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Last chance! Today is the FINAL DAY to order from our Migratory Raptors of the Americas collection! Get yours today and wear your passion for raptor conservation proudly at your local hawkwatch this fall! Shop now: www.bonfire.com/migratory-ra...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Join us Wednesday, August 19th at 12pm EST for our monthly Lunch & Learn. We are excited to welcome Cape May NJ naturalist, Mark Garland, who will speak about Project Monarch and the amazing new technology being used to study their migration. Register here today: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Wondering what to wear to the hawkwatch this fall? Obviously, you should prioritize being protected for whatever the weather brings! But if you also want to prioritize style this season, consider using the Cooper’s Hawk for inspiration! Photo of Cooper’s Hawk by Sunny on Flickr Creative Commons

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

One species often easily identified by its dark patagial mark is the Red-tailed Hawk. This mark doesn’t show up clearly in all Red-tailed Hawk morphs; however, it can be a helpful identifier for a Red-tailed Hawk at a distance in combination with other identification markers Photo by Don Owens

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The perfect fit is waiting for you. Shop the collection before the campaign ends! www.bonfire.com/store/hawk-m...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Experience the excitement of migration with HMA at the Detroit River Hawkwatch for our fall meet-up! Space is limited. Register today through the link below! www.hawkmigration.org/tours/meet-u...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Ferruginous Hawks are striking with their rusty plumage contrasting with pale underwings and their incredible stature - they are the largest and heaviest buteo hawks in North America. Photos of Ferruginous Hawks by Wendy Miller

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our new and highly anticipated raptor silhouette collection has arrived! Featuring 16 migratory raptor silhouettes from North, Central, and South America, this design celebrates the remarkable birds that connect communities across the hemisphere! Order yours today: www.bonfire.com/store/hawk-m...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Swainson's Hawks are large buteos that thrive in the open grassland and prairie habitats across the western United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico before migrating to wintering grounds in Argentina. Photos by Wendy Miller #HawkMigration #RaptorIdentification #SwainsonsHawk

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our June Lunch & Learn focused on raptor identification through nature sketching, and it inspired some impressive work from participants that we are excited to share! Sketches by: Kat Lauer, Janelle Lopez, Brian Wargo, Ted Michalek, and Laura Coatney

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join us for our July Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 8th at Noon EST. This month, we feature Wayne Quinto, former HMA Board Member and former Chair of New Jersey Audubon. Please click the link below to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Apply for our IDEA Grant, a $500 award available to hawkwatch sites seeking funding to support inclusion, diversity, equity, or accessibility at their sites. Applications due June 30th! To apply, visit: www.hawkmigration.org/idea-grant/ Photos by Julie Brown, Ryan Phillips and Nancy Barnhart

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Want to hone your raptor identification skills in a fun and interactive way? Join us for our Lunch and Learn next Wednesday, June 24, at 12 pm EST. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Soar with The Green Mountain Soaring Skies Raptorthon Team today as they raise funds to support the HMA’s IDEA Grant. Join them as they celebrate the marvelous journey these raptors undergo, and support a worthy cause: www.hawkmigration.org/product/gree...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Today, former Hawk Migration Association Board Member Josh Haas is completing his Raptorthon by going green and riding his bike for conservation. Please consider donating and give Josh a shoutout in the comments below! www.hawkmigration.org/product/josh...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In early May, the Rockfish Gap Hawk Watchers team conducted their 14th annual Raptorthon! Donate today: www.hawkmigration.org/product/rock...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Did you know that Black Vultures are fantastic parents? The female will almost always lay two eggs directly on bare ground. The nest location varies but is generally in a cave-like, protected spot. Photos by FWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

HMA Board Member Julie Leonard and her Eagle Eyes Hawkwatcher team partner, Jerry McWilliams were birding the shores of Lake Erie for a great cause for their 2026 Raptorthon! It isn’t too late, you can still donate to support their team at the link below: www.hawkmigration.org/product/eagl...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

HMA’s very own Raptor Migration and Programs Director Julie Brown and her family form the Brown Thrashers Raptorthon team. They conducted their 17th Raptorthon event this year, birding Julie’s favorite place in NH, Pondicherry NWR. Donate here: www.hawkmigration.org/product/the-...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Broad-winged Hawks are stocky buteos who rely heavily on thermals for migratory flight. Information from Brian Rusnica’s Raptor ID Workshop, and Bob Petit’s Eastern Migrant Raptor Flight Guide, both available here: www.hawkmigration.org/raptor-ident... Photos by Vic Berardi and Ane Kellarm

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Are you dreaming about hawk watching in exciting places? Please help us improve our Tours Program and Conference planning efforts by filling out this short survey! Your feedback is critical to the programming we offer. Survey here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📷 by Phil Brown and R Martinez

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New to Hawkwatching? No matter where you are, this community of hawkwatchers will welcome you! Check out HawkCount.org to find a local hawkwatch, and get acquainted with useful terms and ID resources at www.hawkmigration.org/new-to-hawkw... today! Photos of Swainson’s Hawks by Vic Berardi

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us this Wednesday, the 13th of May, at Noon EST, for our latest Lunch and Learn on Zoom! This month, we will hear from Raptor Biology Master's student at Boise State, Zoe Bonerbo. Please click the link below to register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Wondering why we count migrating raptors in the spring and fall? To learn more, visit: www.rpi-project.org M. Carson, D. Oleyar, D. Ethier, L. Goodrich, D. Brandes, J. Brown, and J. Sodergren. 2025. The Raptor Population Index: 2023 Species Assessments. Photos by: Josh Haas, Vic Berardi, and Veit

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Long-term monitoring of populations is vital to the conservation of raptors.This work cannot be done without a committed community of volunteers who hawkwatch. Today, we celebrate those efforts! Happy Migratory Bird Day! Photos by: Dave Barry, Josh Haas, Vic Berardi and Dinosaur Ridge Hawkwatch

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Do you have a passion for raptor conservation? Join our active Board and help support hawkwatch communities and inspire others to appreciate raptor migration. If you are interested, please contact Carolyn Hoffman, HMA Board Secretary, at falcon07@ptd.net by April 30. Photo by Becky Matsubara

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Hawkwatch International is looking for applicants for its Jerry Liguori Raptor Conservation and Education Scholarship. To learn more, click the link in our bio! Photos of Pack Monadnock by Phil Brown, Braddock Bay by K. Harquist and Hawk Mountain #HawkWatch #HawkMigration

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

This past weekend, the Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch completed their Raptorthon! Please consider a donation of any size to directly support HMA and allow Dinosaur Ridge Hawk Watch to keep contributing to western hawk counts year after year! www.hawkmigration.org/product/the-...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

When we look up, we are part of something bigger. Every hawkwatch, every count, and every moment spent observing migratory raptors connects us to a global network of people who care deeply about the future of our planet. Happy Earth Day and remember, together, WE COUNT! ¡CONTAMOS! NOUS COMPTONS!

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Did you miss our most recent Raptor ID workshop? Don’t fret! It is now available on our website, along with all our previous Lunch and Learn programs, for you to watch and learn at your leisure! Check it out: www.hawkmigration.org/lunch-a-rapt...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Consider supporting Rich Conroy for the 14th Annual Militia Hill Hawk Watch Raptorthon, which will take place today, Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Donate here: www.hawkmigration.org/product/rich... #HMA #Raptorthon #HawkMigration #Conservation #MilitiaHillHawkWatch #Raptors

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A donation to the G. Gateus Raptoralium directly supports the research and conservation efforts for American Kestrels being conducted by biologist Teresa Ely. The team will be out on April 17th, 2026, counting birds for conservation! Donate here: www.hawkmigration.org/product/g-ga...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Braddock Bay Hawkwatch in Rochester, NY had a record-breaking day on April 3rd with 10,759 Turkey Vultures observed. To read more about the count, lead hawkcounter Maili Waters had a fantastic write-up at: hawkcount.org/day_summary.... Photos by Randy Ford #HMA #HawkMigration #Birding #HawkCount

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Did you enjoy our most recent Lunch and Learn, where Josh Haas presented on Raptor ID? Would you like to take your skills to the next level with our in-person spring meet-up happening on April 24-27th? To learn more and sign up, click the link below: www.hawkmigration.org/tours/meet-u...

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Join our Raptorthon efforts between now and May 31st and make a difference for raptor conservation! www.hawkmigration.org/raptorthon/ #HMA #HawkMigration #Raptorthon #Conservation #Hawkwatch #Raptors

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Do you have an interest in serving on the board of directors of the Hawk Migration Association? Please contact Carolyn Hoffman, HMA Board secretary, at falcon07@ptd.net by April 30 for more information or a board application. We look forward to hearing from you! Photo by Jeff B from Flickr

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Announcing a red-hot sale in our online shop! Get deep discounts on all our gear. Find hats, beanies, t-shirts, hoodies, decals, and MORE! If you’ve been thinking of ordering HMA merch, you do not want to miss this! www.hawkmigration.org/shop/

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Spring is the perfect time to invest in some raptor identification resources! We have our handy laminated Guide to Hawks seen in North America for sale on our website! Get yours today! Buy in bulk and save! www.hawkmigration.org/shop/ Photo by Vic Berardi

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We love sustainability, and so do Bald Eagles! Did you know they often reuse their nests year after year, repairing and building on them throughout the year? Photos by Chris Roberts

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Tubac HawkWatch in Arizona had an impressive day on March 15! Highlights included an incredible 97 Common Black Hawks, a signature species of the Southwest, and always a thrill to see in numbers. Photos of Common Black Hawks by Ned Harris and Bill Clark #HMA #HawkMigration #CommonBlackHawk

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Hawk Migration Association @hawkmigration.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join us for a special Lunch and Learn on March 25th at noon EST, where Josh Haas will fly us through the principles of migration and guide us in successfully identifying raptors in flight. This program is free and open to all, please click the link in our bio to register!

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