Exciting News From The Field!

Our TRC biologists just returned from a successful field stint helping start a new research project on Ferruginous Hawks. Spearheaded by Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming BLM, this new project is designed to fill in several critical data gaps for this at-risk species.

Ferruginous Hawks are the largest hawk in North America and have adapted for life in the great plains and sagebrush systems. They have long wingspans for soaring to hunt and regularly nest on the ground or rocks due to lack of trees and other structures for nesting.

These hawks can be at risk due to habitat loss and disturbance across the range. Our team helped kickstart this collaborative, multi-year study by leading the capture and tagging of 10 breeding Ferruginous Hawks this month in the Shirley Basin of southern Wyoming.

As we begin to gather movement data from GPS transmitters fitted on the hawks, we will be able to learn about their seasonal habitat and migration needs. Check out some of these amazing pictures from the field!