Raptors News

Falcon Quest: Exploring Science Through Play

A partnership with the Harris Center inspired Wells Memorial students to explore raptor science through play, design, and real-world problem-solving.

Kestrels Record 77 Species at the Superbowl of Birding

Despite a bitter cold spell, the Harris Center Kestrels once again emerged victorious in the 2026 Superbowl of Birding.

Field Report from the 2025 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In 2025, the Harris Center’s team banded 131 saw-whet owls, and encountered 9 additional owls originally banded as far away as Michigan and Wisconsin.

Raptors Over Pack: A 2025 Season Review

The 2025 season at the Hawk Watch saw more than 8,500 migrating raptors, spectacular Broad-wing flights, and thousands of visitors taking in the show.

Taking Flight: An Update on the Harris Center’s Kestrel Conservation Project

A closer look at the Harris Center’s effort to boost the American Kestrel population across the Monadnock Region.

Field Report from the 2024 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

2024 was our third season of saw-whet owl banding on SuperSanctuary lands. Here are the highlights!

A Raptor Conservation Update: Summer 2024

This summer, we monitored Broad-winged Hawk nests, expanded our kestrel nest box program, prepared for the 20th season of hawk migration monitoring at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory, and more.

Monitoring American Goshawks in the SuperSanctuary & Beyond

A new Harris Center research project is using acoustic monitoring to search for the secretive American Goshawk, a species in decline.

A Bird Conservation Update: Spring 2024

This spring, Harris Center staff, interns, and volunteers have installed nest boxes, monitored goshawk breeding territories, and more.

Final Report from the 2023 Hawk Watch

2023 was another successful year at the Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory. Here are the highlights.

Field Report from the 2023 Saw-whet Owl Banding Project

In the fall of 2023, the Harris Center launched its second season of saw-whet owl banding on SuperSanctuary lands, as part of an international research effort to better understand this charismatic species.

Exemplary Educator, Volunteers & Partners Honored at 2023 Annual Meeting

The Harris Center recognized several exemplary partners and volunteers at our 53rd Annual Meeting on October 22.