Data Owner

Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA)

Data Access: Level 5

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Abstract

HawkCount is a web-based information system that works as a central depository for raptor migration count data. Monitoring sites report their hourly or daily observations and data are archived in a format that may later be retrieved, reported, and analyzed. HawkCount.org is administered by the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA).

Purpose

Raptor migration counts are collected to monitor populations.

Supplemental Information

The longest data set in HawkCount.org spans over a period of 50 years. Most data sets currently in digital format are around 10 years-long. The database is constantly updated. The Raptor Population Index Project is working on the transfer of historical data from paper forms into electronic form.

Data are updated on a daily basis during the seasons of active submissions (spring and fall migration) and backed up every 24 hours. Updating frequency exceeds daily at height of field seasons.

Contact

Jason Sodergren: jason@taiga.com