Jun 14, 2020
For all you hawk watchers out there missing spring migration…BBRR is looking for volunteers to assist with our 2020 Summer Raptor Count. This count began in the summer of 2019, to document the natal dispersal flight of raptors which occurs at Braddock Bay...
Apr 11, 2020
Share your Sharpies with BBRR! The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a fascinating little forest raptor, who often visits backyard bird feeders for a song bird meal. The “Sharpie” is our featured species this spring, and we have made available a coloring sheet for...
Apr 11, 2020
Photo above taken by raptor bander Jill Heimrich of a female (left) and male Sharp-shinned Hawk. All other photos in this post taken by David Brown. Hey Kids! Download our Sharp-shinned Hawk Coloring Sheet Sharp-shinned Hawk Facts – by Hannah Brenner “Is that...
Apr 11, 2020
BBRR is fortunate to have some very talented volunteers, including the author of this article, Carol Erb. Carol is a very experienced landscaper and Master Gardener, who specializes in organic and native gardening. Carol was to be a presenter at Bird of Prey Days...
Mar 30, 2019
Written by Jill Heimrich Have you ever driven down the expressway or thruway and noticed a fierce-looking, large bird atop the light or telephone pole intently looking at the ground on the side of the road? That bird is most likely a Red-tailed hawk (Buteo...
Apr 18, 2017
Written by Jim Adams Gliding and bouncing low over the grasslands and marshes of New York state, the Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) is one of New York’s more distinctive birds of prey. Unlike high soaring eagles and hawks, harriers spend most of their time close to... 
