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New Content-wide Assessment of Raptor Population Trends
(Posted 2012-02-01)
A new report by the Raptor Population Index (RPI) Project shows that the majority of the 26 species of migratory raptors across North America are either recovering or in stable condition.

HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2011-12-01)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

Hawkwatcher's Exchange forum
(Posted 2011-03-15)
A place where hawkwatch sites can post job notices for counters or volunteers or where counters can offer their services. It is also a forum for general raptor-related announcements and regional discussions

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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