News and Events

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

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