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This already banded adult Sharp-shinned Hawk was recaptured by Raptor Bander Sarah this past week. When we looked up the band we discovered that it was originally banded at Hawk Ridge in the fall of 2015 as a hatch-year. That means that this bird is just over 11 years old! The current longevity record in the Bird Banding Laboratory database is 12 years 9 months, so this bird isn't far off and seemed to be in great health. It's always astounding to get a recapture and think about the incredible journey that bird has been on year after year. Migration is amazing!*All birds handled with appropriate state and federal permits for research purposes*
Update from the Broad-winged Hawk Project! Four Broad-winged Hawks that were tagged in Minnesota this summer/fall are headed south. Here are the last locations for each bird:Brewer - GuatemalaWillow & Cadotte - southern MexicoFlynn - Kansas
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September was an exceptional month back at the raptor blind. Our September totals were higher than the season total last year!We trapped a total of 8 broad-winged hawks in September - up from last year’s 2. With the season average in recent years hovering around 7 Broad-winged Hawks, seeing 8 in September alone is quite exciting. Our Sharp-shinned Hawk capture numbers have already eclipsed the total number for 2025.Additionally, we have banded more American Kestrel total at our main station from last season. Other special highlights include a Bald Eagle, 28 Merlins, and 14 Red-tailed Hawks from the main station! With plenty of time left in the trapping season, we are excited to see what the rest of October will bring!📸SY F Cooper’s hawk*All birds handled with appropriate state and federal permits for research purposes*
See the number, speed, direction, and altitude of the birds cruising through the darkness on spring and fall nights by visiting BirdCast.
