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

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