Hawk Mountain on the road

Our story with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary began in 2018, when Fer was selected as a Conservation Science Trainee. What initially seemed like a training experience in raptor conservation became something much deeper: an international community of people united by science, education, and conservation.

Since then, Hawk Mountain has remained an important part of our professional and personal journey. Over the years, we have maintained scientific collaborations, educational activities, and meaningful connections that continue to grow. When et al blog was born and we began our journey across the Americas, Hawk Mountain was there once again—this time as one of our main institutional sponsors.

Their support allows us to keep bringing science to the road, connecting with local communities, documenting conservation stories, and building bridges among researchers, students, and bird enthusiasts across the Americas.

This section brings together the projects we have developed with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the stories shared along the journey, and the encounters with members of a community that continues to grow beyond borders.

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August 27, 2026

Rosalie Edge legacy

As we explored Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, we couldn't help but feel inspired by Rosalie Edge, who fought for the conservation of these environments and was also the founder of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.

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August 15, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

David Barber, Senior Research Biologist at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, asks us, precisely while he’s working with vultures, how our vulture count along the route is going. In this video, we’ll bring you up to date on everything.

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July 31, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

Many of the staff members at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary wanted to know how our vulture count was progressing. Here are the cumulative results so far from what we hope will be the world's longest count.

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July 6, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

Megan Roselli and Dan Jenkins from the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary team asked us how our roadside vulture count was going. In this reel, we show you the progress and cumulative results of a project that we hope will be the world’s longest-running roadside vulture count.

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June 18, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

Jessica Gary, from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, asked us about the progress of our vulture count along the route. Here we share the cumulative results so far of what we hope will be the world’s longest count.

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June 10, 2026

Trainees on the Road: La Paz

Katia Gutiérrez shares how her experience at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary helped advance her professional development and strengthen her commitment to bird conservation.

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May 18, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

Mary Linkevich and Tammy Jandrasitz, members of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary staff, checked in to learn about the progress of what we hope will become the world's longest roadside vulture survey. In this reel, we share the results recorded so far.

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May 1, 2026

Vulture Survey Update

Jean-François Therrien, a scientist at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, checked in to see how the world's longest roadside vulture survey is progressing. In this reel, we share the results recorded so far.

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March 5, 2026

Trainees on the Road: Veracruz

Selene Martínez Cruz shares how her time at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary became a key experience in her academic journey and professional growth.

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January 5, 2026

Trainees on the Road: Veracruz

Tamara Russo showed us how environmental education can inspire children to discover the fascinating world of migratory birds and their conservation.

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January 2, 2026

Three Words to Define HMS

What do people from different countries and backgrounds have in common? Finding an experience at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary that helped shape their lives. Discover how they describe it and learn more about its training programs.

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December 18, 2025

Trainees on the Road: Veracruz

Julio Gallardo shares how his time at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary helped shape his career and strengthen his commitment to raptor conservation.

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December 4, 2025

Trainees on the Road: Veracruz

Yumey Cabrera Carrasco showed us how environmental education and raptor migration come together at the Veracruz River of Raptors, inspiring new generations of birdwatchers and conservationists.

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November 20, 2025

Trainees on the Road: Veracruz

Kashmir Wolf welcomed us to the Veracruz River of Raptors and introduced us to one of the most spectacular bird migration events on the planet.

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November 5, 2025

My journey to HMS

Check out this exclusive story for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, where we show you our connection with this incredible institution over the years.

November 2, 2025

Trainees on the Road: CDMX

Tatiana Sánchez shares how her experience at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary helped shape her professional path and her current work in bird conservation in Mexico.

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August, 2025

The Beginning of an Alliance

During our visit to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s Benefit for the Birds Gala, we shared the vision behind et al blog. A few months later, HMS became one of our main institutional sponsors.

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