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Photo by Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson

Raptors and Raptor Research

Hawks, Owls, Eagles, Kites, Osprey and Falcons capture our imagination and admiration as symbols of strength, beauty, grace, and wisdom. They draw us in and they are an integral part of Sea & Sage Audubon Society’s programs.
DeeDee Gollwitzer
Photo by DeeDee Gollwitzer

White-tailed Kites and Research

OCBPC Scott Weldy
Photo of Dr. Scott Weldy and turkey vulture provided by OCBPC

Orange County Bird of Prey Center (OCBPC)

Peregrine
Photo by DeeDee Gollwitzer

Peregrine Falcon Release

Members from Sea and Sage Audubon Society, OC Parks and the Orange County Bird of Prey Center released two rehabilitated Peregrine Falcons into the wild near Loma Ridge in Orange County.

Peregrine Falcons Released (YouTube Video)

RLHA Foot, Scott Thomas
Photo by Scott Thomas (Rough-legged Hawk talons)

Publications Raptor Research

Cooper’s Hawks

Golden Eagles

Peregrine Falcons

Red-shouldered Hawks

Rough-legged Hawks

White-tailed Kites,

Barn Owl Box
Photo by Pete Bloom

Barn Owl Boxes

COHA_ Jim Gallagher
Photo by Jim Gallager Adult Cooper’s Hawk

Rodenticides and Impacts to Raptors

BAEA Nest Irvine LAke
Photos by DeeDee Gollwitzer

Live Raptor Web Cams

Osprey_ Bill Halliday
Photo by Bill Halliday

Raptors and Local Researchers