Greetings from Braddock Bay Raptor Research
Braddock Bay is a migration "hot spot", located on Lake Ontario just west of Rochester, New York. Millions of birds migrate through the area every spring as they head north to their breeding grounds. The hawk counts conducted at Braddock Bay number in the thousands with the highest recorded count of 140,000 raptors in 1996.
Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBRR) has been in existence since 1986 working towards preserving the areas natural resources by focusing research and educational activities on the spectacular raptor migration.
The spring hawk count is conducted from March through May. Raptor banding operations are conducted at this time, as well as during the month of August. Owl Banding operations are also conducted late March through early May. We currently allow the public to visit one of our hawk banding stations to see the exciting process of capturing and tagging these magnificent birds. If you would like to visit this banding station click here for directions.
Latest Updates
Mark your calendars for AUGUST RED-TAIL DAYS!
Join us August 21 & 22, 2009 at Braddock Bay Park to enjoy this spectacular summer hawk event! A schedule of events will be posted soon. Check back in the near future.
Arts & Crafts Vendors Wanted for August Red-tail Days
If you are a nature related artist or craftsman who would be interested in participating in our show during August Red-tail Days, please contact BBRR by June 19 for details.
2009 Monthly Program Series Update
July's program will be on the Red-tailed Hawk Natal Dispersal at Braddock Bay. Visit our Events page for details.
HMANA's Raptor Population Index Species Trend Graphs now available for Braddock Bay
Visit the website of the Raptor Population Index to see how hawk watch data has been put to use in analyzing the status of raptor populations. To view results from Braddock Bay, go to Trend Graphs, select a species, and select Braddock Bay under the list of locations.