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This year we journeyed to Chelan Ridge
to watch scientists at work for Hawk Watch International. Scientists
stand on ridge tops each day in the fall and count birds of prey as the
pass through on their migratory route. These numbers are used to compare
to previous years’ counts and give an indication of the health of the
species. The health of birds is also an indicator of the health of the
environment. Some birds are also caught, measured, and released. We have
had the opportunity to see many hawks up close on our field trips to
Hawk Watch which has inspired some of our students to want to study
wildlife biology more and more.
Sharp Shin Hawk
Bird in a Can
Bird in a Can
2
Bird in a Can 3
Holding
Hawk Migration Chart
Ridgetop