News and Events

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

Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus


Generally uncommon, migrating mostly along the outer beaches and offshore. Good numbers converge at Cape May, New Jersey and in the Florida Keys, mainly late September through mid October. Few are seen during the spring. Most migrants are of the Arctic race tundrius. Pacific coast race pealei and reintroduced "anatum" populations are sedentary. A few dispersing young may pass hawk watches.
Photo: "Queen" and "Rio", Throgs Neck Bridge, Queens, NY / Dave Gardner


Additional information about Peregrine Falcons