Iowa Raptor Project

08/24/2026

The seasons are changing and the birds are moving! Grab your binoculars and join one of our expert Iowa Raptor Project volunteers in search of Fall migrants for some FREE birding hikes! Join us Saturday, August 29th and/or September 12th at 7am or 9am at the Iowa Raptor Project gate! Please register in the comments to snag your spot! 🍂🪶

08/14/2026

Who is ready for football?! The Hawks will be at Kids’ Day at Kinnick this Saturday from 10 am - 11 am! Come see us!
GO HAWKS 🖤

08/06/2026

Thanks for having us! 🦉

08/05/2026

Wednesday morning’s bird-banding event is postponed to Thursday. Come join us for our second to last summer banding event - we may even see some early fall migrants!

Registration details here:
https://events.uiowa.edu/event/37853/67807

08/03/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for Raptor Readers: Vulture series! The program is tomorrow morning and Shiloh the Turkey Vulture will be in attendance.
Pictured is a sneak peak of our story that was illustrated by our fantastic summer intern!

Register here: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/37856/66649

07/29/2026

Next Tuesday! 💫
Register here: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/37856

Discover the world of raptors through an interactive story, written and illustrated by our summer intern! In our story time circle, we will evoke your child's senses through movement, sight, song, and touch. Our raptor ambassadors will bring the magic with a live meet-and-greet. An optional self-guided scavenger hunt is available after the program.
For ages 3-5. Space is limited.

Dates:
OWLS: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
HAWKS: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
VULTURES: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Register here: https://events.uiowa.edu/department/383

07/27/2026

Every now and then we get asked if some of our raptors are missing legs. The answer is a friendly no! Birds will often tuck one foot into their body to conserve heat and when they are resting. Sometimes their feet can be difficult to spot due to their chest and belly feathers! Pictured is Fenn who is notorious for this behavior!

07/20/2026

We have room for 6 more folks to join us for our summer bird-banding session this Wednesday! Sign up here: https://events.uiowa.edu/event/37853

Pictured are some of the amazing birds we've banded this summer in our 20-acre study area!

(All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Laboratory.)