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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

Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus


>A common to abundant migrant through much of Canada and the United States. Less common in extreme southern areas, which are beyond the wintering range of most birds. Numerous at both inland and coastal locations. Fall hot spots include Lighthouse Point, CT, Cape May, NJ, Hawk Ridge, MN, and Goshute Mountain, NV. The protracted migration is evident much of September and October, with immature birds preceding adults. Prime spring spots are Whitefish Point, MI, and Braddock Bay, NY. Much of the movement is from mid-April (adults) through mid-May (immatures).
Photo: adult Sharp-shinned Hawk, Holiday Beach, Ontario / Allen Chartier


Additional information about Sharp-shinned Hawks