Birds of prey news

Here are some recent news stories and updates about birds of prey:

Conservation Efforts

• The Peregrine Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving birds of prey, has announced a new program to protect the critically endangered California Condor. The program aims to increase the condor population by releasing captive-bred birds into the wild. (Source: The Peregrine Fund)
• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to delist the Bald Eagle from the Endangered Species List, citing a significant recovery in the species' population. (Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Research and Discovery

• Scientists have discovered a new species of eagle in the Philippines, which has been named the "Philippine Eagle". The species is considered critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. (Source: National Geographic)
• Researchers have found that birds of prey, such as hawks and eagles, are important indicators of environmental health, as their populations can be affected by changes in their habitats and prey populations. (Source: Science Daily)

Threats and Conflicts

• A recent study has found that wind turbines are a significant threat to birds of prey, particularly raptors such as eagles and hawks. The study suggests that turbines can kill thousands of birds each year. (Source: The Guardian)
• In the United Kingdom, a group of farmers has been accused of using illegal pesticides to kill birds of prey, including peregrine falcons and hen harriers. (Source: The Telegraph)

Rescue and Rehabilitation

• A team of wildlife rescuers has successfully rehabilitated a young bald eagle that was found injured in a California park. The eagle was released back into the wild after several months of care. (Source: ABC News)
• A rehabilitation center in the United States has released a pair of red-tailed hawks back into the wild after they were found injured and malnourished. (Source: The Denver Post)

Interesting Facts and Stories

• A group of falcons has been spotted nesting on the roof of a skyscraper in Dubai, marking the first time the species has been seen in the city. (Source: The National)
• A bald eagle has been spotted flying over the White House in Washington D.C., marking a rare sighting in the city. (Source: CNN)

I hope you find these news stories interesting!