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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Elanoides forficatus
| Restricted as a breeding bird to the southeastern United States. Appears to migrate mostly through peninsular Florida through the West Indies, a few through Texas. Rare in spring around the eastern Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast north to Cape Cod. Begins arriving in Florida in March but northern strays occur mostly in May. Departs the United States in August and early September. |  |
Additional information about Swallow-tailed Kites
- Detailed Description at Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds guide