“Any day you see a hawk is a good day,” says longtime hawk watcher Bill Haley. During peak migration season, lucky hawk watchers in Appalachia may see thousands of hawks in a single day.
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Counting Hawks
TAGS: appalachia Atlantic Flyway birding broad-winged hawks Citizen science hawk count hawk watch hawks migratory birds ornithology raptors Volunteers
Citizen Science in Appalachia
From monitoring the health of local waterways to tracking the changing seasons, people from all walks of life are seizing the opportunity to participate in scientific projects.
TAGS: Citizen science Coal invasive species Old-growth forest pipelines Volunteers water monitoring Water quality
Vigilant Volunteers Monitor Pipeline Construction
Local residents are monitoring pipeline construction along the routes of several major projects. Some people are checking on the health of impacted streams, and others are deploying aerial surveillance.
TAGS: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Citizen science fracked gas mountain valley pipeline Mountaineer Xpress Pipeline Natural Gas Volunteers
Bruce Gould and Kate McClory: Advocates for a Better Appalachia
Bruce Gould and Kate McClory distribute The Appalachian Voice in Richmond, Va., and are passionate about enjoying and protecting the outdoors.
