Cheyenne—the oldest known Harris’s hawk in the world!

Cheyenne—the oldest known Harris’s hawk in the world!
Cheyenne—the oldest known Harris’s hawk in the world! Article By Denise Hassinger, MSc., MPS On January 1, 2023, Freedom Center for Wildlife, Inc. (FCW) lost a treasured soul. Her name was Cheyenne and she served as an animal ambassador for not only her species, but for all wildlife, for almost 38 years. She was the oldest Harris’s hawk in the world and I want to share her story with you. Cheyenne hatched in the spring of 1985 at the Wor...

Fall Hawk Migration

Fall Hawk Migration
From now until the end of November, the Atlantic Flyway will be a busy place. Thousands of migratory birds will pass through this region on their way to warmer temperatures and better food sources. This region is between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, where air currents are favorable for flight. The mountains provide updrafts created by the wind bouncing off their surfaces. Because most hawks soar, they need the updrafts provided by temp...