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# Hawks Aloft, Inc.

Conservation, Avian Research & Education

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## Posts

- [NM Wildlife Conference Workshop and Symposium](https://hawksaloft.org/nm-wildlife-conference-workshop-and-symposium/) - The Inaugural New Mexico Wildlife Conference will take place at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center November 6 & 7, 2026. Hawks Aloft has taken the lead role in collaboration with Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation, the New Mexico Wildlife Center, and the NM Department of Wildlife. A full day of concurrent workshops will be followed by
- [BIRDS OF PREY: Photography Workshop • September 12, 2026](https://hawksaloft.org/birds-of-prey-photography-workshop-2/) - [Cost: $100 for members • $145 non-members] One Session - Limited to 15 participants Click here to purchase your ticket.
- [Veterinary Technician/Wildlife Rehabilitator](https://hawksaloft.org/careers-veterinarytech/) - [Part-time] Hawks Aloft, a 501(c)3 Albuquerque-based avian conservation, research, and educationnonprofit, initiated Raptor Rescue in 2013. This program includes both a statewidehotline to mobilize a network of volunteers to respond to rescue calls, and a wildliferehabilitation program to care for birds until they can be released back to the wild. Thegoal of the hotline is
- [Naturalist/Educator](https://hawksaloft.org/careers-naturalist-june2/) - [Full-time, permanent] Hawks Aloft, Inc. seeks a unique individual to join our conservation team. This person is multi-faceted and interested in participating in all aspects of Hawks Aloft, including educational programs for schools and our community, avian research, raptor husbandry, and raptor rescue. We are active in the conservation community, working on topics relative to
- [Living with Landscape Application is Live](https://hawksaloft.org/living-with-landscape-application-is-live/) - LIving with the Landscape (LWL) is our flagship education program. For more than a decade, Hawks Aloft has been offering this program to Title 1 schools in the Albuquerque area completely free of charge. Serving low-income schools where 90% of the children receive free or reduced lunch, this year-long program connects children to the wonder
- [Brazil | Return to the Pantanal: Magical Wildlife of the Northern Pantanal • July 23-Aug 2, 2027](https://hawksaloft.org/brazil-trip-2027/) - [Cost $11,095/Per Person] Trip Summary: Embark on an exploration of the Pantanal in central-western Brazil, the world’s largest freshwater wetland and a haven for incredible wildlife. This is a Return to Pantanal, after the wildly magical trip we took in 2025, which participants called, “the trip of a lifetime.” On this 11-day adventure, get up close
- [Mystical Migration of the Monarch Butterflies • Michoacan, Mexico • February 17 – 23, 2027](https://hawksaloft.org/michoacan-trip-2027/) - [Cost: $3225/person] With Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel One of the most amazing phenomena in nature is the annual migration of Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) southward from their breeding grounds in the United States and Canada to overwintering sites high in the mountains of southern Mexico. Hundreds of millions of Monarchs fly a long the
- [Thrill to the Miracle of Migration • Return to Panama, A River of Raptors • October 13 – 28, 2027](https://hawksaloft.org/panama-trip-2027/) - [Cost: $6850/person] With Hawks Aloft and Canopy Company Biologically and culturally diverse, Panama connects North and South America. It is a haven for wildlife watchers of all kinds, especially birders. Timed for peak migration with up to 500,000 raptors soaring overhead. Fifteen days - visit three distinctly different regions of the country. Join Hawks Aloft
- [Bat Caves of the Armendaris Ranch • Aug. 10-11, 2024](https://hawksaloft.org/bat-caves-of-the-armendaris-ranch/) - A Once in a Lifetime Experience Members Only Field Trip [$250/per person] (Limited to 10 participants!) Sign up date will be announced online, July 2024 We also will take a wait list. Questions? Contact Gail. We are beyond thrilled that we will once again be able to visit the Jornada Bat maternity colony located in a
- [2025 Quilt Raffle Winner: Kat Brown](https://hawksaloft.org/2025-quilt-raffle-winner-kat-brown/) - Congratulations to Kat Brown for winning our 2025 Quilt Raffle!
- [Birding Costa Rica • Feb. 9 - 19, 2025 ](https://hawksaloft.org/birding-costa-rica/) - With Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel [From $3625] Learn and make your deposit here! It will have been 10 years since our inaugural visit to the wonders of Costa Rica, with its incredible biodiversity found in 12 different climate zones and numerous ecosystems packed into a small country. We are excited to return again! We
- [Brazil | Natural Wonders of the Pantanal • Oct. 15-29, 2025](https://hawksaloft.org/trips-brazil-natural-wonders-of-the-pantanal/) - Join Hawks Aloft for the expedition of a lifetime! The Pantanal in central-western Brazil is the world’s largest freshwater wetland and one of the most biodiverse habitats on the South American continent. The star residents are jaguars that roam, hunt, and lounge on the forested riverbanks. Hyacinth Macaw, the world’s largest parrot, is abundant in
- [Belize:  Neotropical Birds and Mayan Ruins • April 16, 2026 - April 21, 2026 (Full - WAITLIST)](https://hawksaloft.org/belize-trip-2026/) - [Cost: $2675/person] Embark on an exploration of rainforests, waterfalls, history and wildlife with Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel. On this 6-day adventure you will visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and learn about local conservation and Mayan sites. Amid rainforests and valleys, archaeological sites tell the story of this culturally rich region while also providing
- [Ecuadorian Cloud Forest and the Galapagos Islands](https://hawksaloft.org/ecuadorian-cloud-forest-and-the-galapagos-islands/) - Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel Presents June 18-29, 2024 $7495 per person (includes land cost only) Join Gail Garber and Hawks Aloft as we return to one of our favorite places on Planet Earth – the Galapagos Archipelago! After our first magical trip there in 2018, everyone agreed it was the trip of a lifetime!
- [Panama Trip](https://hawksaloft.org/panama-trip/) - HAWKS ALOFT MEMBER TOUR NOVEMBER 2-12, 2023 You spoke and we listened! Discover the Darién and the River of Raptors With Hawks Aloft and Canopy Family Canopy Tower and Canopy Camp Darien, Panama $3850 All Inclusive from Panama City The first planned trip coming up! We last visited Canopy Camp Darién in 2019. Everyone agreed
- [Explore Iceland: The Land Of Fire And Ice](https://hawksaloft.org/explore-iceland-in-2023-the-land-of-fire-and-ice/) - HAWKS ALOFT MEMBER TOUR JUNE 1 - JUNE 11, 2023 In the land of fire and ice, massive ice-blue glaciers contrast sharply with bright green meadows, black lava fields, and geothermal lagoons to create dramatic, captivating landscapes. The country’s avifauna is equally impressive: located at the junction of two oceans, it hosts a unique mix
- [Making the 2024-25 Hawks Aloft Raffle Quilt](https://hawksaloft.org/making-the-2024-25-hawks-aloft-raffle-quilt/) - Cynthia Figueroa-McInteer, a retired architect, and Gail Garber began designing our newest quilt in the summer of 2023, using AutoCad software – the same software that we’ve used for most of the HAI raffle quilts. We wanted a design that bespoke of New Mexico, and began with a prominent Zia symbol, along with the classic thunderbirds
- [Announcing the winner of the 2022-23 Raffle Quilt](https://hawksaloft.org/announcing-the-winner-of-the-2022-23-raffle-quilt/) - We are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2022-23 Raffle Quilt. She is Josie Ulibarri of Albuquerque, NM. Congratulations, Josie! For a chance to win next year, check back here next year and secure your tickets!
- [We're pleased to announce: we finally got our new t-shirts!](https://hawksaloft.org/were-pleased-to-announce-we-finally-got-our-new-t-shirts/) - Get your own or gift a fellow bird lover! The price is $30 regardless of size and all shirts are short-sleeved. Thanks to our very own Joe and his wife, Stephanie, modeling the shirt along with Beauty, the star of the shirt design. She is such a character!

## Pages

- [Home](https://hawksaloft.org/) - We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Working to preserve New Mexico's wildlife and unique landscapes for generations to come.
- [Wildlife Conference](https://hawksaloft.org/no-title/) - Symposium talks Instructors NM Wildlife Conference Symposium Planning All times are tentative and will be rearranged once all have confirmed. Wildlife Management and Species Status Time Speakers Topic Professional Affiliation Length (min) 8:00-8:10 Gail, NMWC, DWWC Intro and Welcome HAI, NMWC, DWWC 10 8:10-9:00 Brian Milsap N.A. Raptor Populations - National Raptor Center New
- [Education & Outreach Pricing](https://hawksaloft.org/edu-outreach-pricing/) - Education & Outreach Pricing 2026 Program Philosophy We believe that our programs are unique in every aspect, from age specific curriculum to the many avian ambassadors available for in-person programs. We strive to inspire students of all ages to build a relationship with the natural world. Our education programs support that by bringing wild, native
- [Events, Trips, & Tours](https://hawksaloft.org/events/) - Events, Trips & Tours International trips and tours include membership to Hawks Aloft. Local field trips open only to current members. Sign up for our e-newsletter, the HAI Flier, for announcements on upcoming trips and events. We are currently observing all CDC recommended protocol to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Find out more about
- [Careers](https://hawksaloft.org/careers/) - Work with Us Now Hiring Check back monthly for new position announcements.
- [Newsletters](https://hawksaloft.org/about/newsletters/) - NEWSLETTERS Read our past issues & subscribe Current Issue Hai Flier June 2026 Past Issues December 2025 Newsletter (PDF) November 2025 Newsletter (PDF) October 2025 Newsletter (PDF) September 2025 Newsletter (PDF) August 2025 Newsletter (PDF) July 2025 Newsletter (PDF) June 2025 Newsletter (PDF) May 2025 Newsletter (PDF) April 2025 Newsletter (PDF) March 2025 Newsletter (PDF)
- [About](https://hawksaloft.org/about/) - About Us Our History & Approach Our Board Our Staff Our History One day in 1994, twelve like-minded individuals, with expertise in a wide variety of professional fields, gathered around a kitchen table in Albuquerque, New Mexico to found a nestling organization that would become Hawks Aloft. Our vision focused on protecting wild birds and
- [Adopt a Raptor](https://hawksaloft.org/adopt-a-raptor/) - Our Avian Ambassadors Adopt A Raptor Program Meet Our Avian Ambassadors Adopt-a-Raptor Program Please note: Adoptions are symbolic and go toward the support of individual ambassador birds and educational animals. In no case, do we ever ship live animals! Our Adopt-a-Raptor program allows you to sponsor one of our education birds. All donations from our Adopt-a-Raptor program
- [Education](https://hawksaloft.org/education/) - Education Our Programs Adopt a Raptor Education & Outreach Pricing Request a program Our Education Programs Hawks Aloft offers innovative education programs to meet the needs and interests of a variety of audiences. All Hawks Aloft education programs include the presentation of permanently injured, non-releasable raptors to increase engagement and understanding. Specific programs have been
- [Donors](https://hawksaloft.org/donors/) - Our Donors Thank you to the many individuals and organizations who make our work possible. Read Our 2023 Annual Report 2023 Metrics Expand 1 First documented Turkey Vulture nest with 2 fledglings 1 Long-eared Owl nest with three fledglings 10 Waterfowl species documented at the Valles Caldera NP 10 Volunteer Veterinarians 12 Research Projects 22
- [Raffle](https://hawksaloft.org/raffle/) - Introducing the 2026-27 Hawks Aloft Raffle Quilt Our new raffle quilt was designed by Gail Garber and Cynthia Figueroa-McInteer. It features the Barn Owl, one of our most favorite of owls. Rather than holding a weekend long stitch-a-thon, we divided up the sections and distributed them to Gail's small quilting group of friends. The sections
- [Contact Us](https://hawksaloft.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Email Us Are you interested in our conservation work or want to learn more? Other questions or comments? Please let us know in the form below. Get the Latest from Hawks Aloft Add your name to our email list and receive our monthly newsletter, the HAI Flier. [ctct form="1463" show_title="false"] Call the Hawks
- [Privacy Policy](https://hawksaloft.org/privacy/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect We collect information that you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us for support. This may include your name,
- [Terms and Conditions](https://hawksaloft.org/terms/) - Terms and Conditions Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our website and services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. 2. Use License Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials
- [Volunteer](https://hawksaloft.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Positions Contact Us Do You Love birds? Volunteer or work at Hawks Aloft to support us in our mission to help wild birds through research, education, and conservation. What kind of program are you interested in? When are you interested in volunteering? Please let us know in the form below. FIRST STEPS TO VOLUNTEERING
- [Pantanal 2025](https://hawksaloft.org/pantanal-2025-gallery/) - Gallery of Images: Pantanal 2025 In October 2025, 10 intrepid adventurers traveled with Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel to the Pantanal, Brazil, the largest tropical wetland in the world. One of the animals I most hoped to see was the Hyacinth Macaw and we were not disappointed. Responsible ecotourism reinforces conservation efforts in the Pantanal,
- [Costa Rica 2025](https://hawksaloft.org/costa-rica-gallery-2025/) - Gallery of Images: Costa Rica 2025 After 10 years, Hawks Aloft returned to Costa Rica in February 2025 for some of the best birding in the world. Costa Rica provides a great variety of habitats for resident tropical and migratory birds from North America. The country is bordered by both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,
- [Membership](https://hawksaloft.org/membership/) - Membership Join Hawks Aloft today Help us support New Mexico's birds! Your membership and contributions help to make it possible to offer education programs to schools throughout New Mexico, conduct research projects, and other activities involving birds of prey and neotropical migrant birds. As a member, you support our mission and become a member of
- [Panama 2023](https://hawksaloft.org/panama-gallery/) - Gallery of Images: Panama Birds & Wildlife Tour 2023 Our trip was planned around the mass migration of North American raptors through the isthmus of Panama, as well as a quest to find a Harpy Eagle. It was an incredible journey that far exceeded our hopes. The three primary photographers, Tom Mayer, Larry Rimer, and
- [Copy of Adopt a Raptor](https://hawksaloft.org/adopt-a-raptor-copy/) - Our Avian Ambassadors Adopt A Raptor Program Meet Our Avian Ambassadors Adopt-a-Raptor Program Our Adopt-a-Raptor program allows you to sponsor one of our education birds. All donations from our Adopt-a-Raptor program go towards caring for our Avian Ambassadors and will help us purchase things such as food, medical care, and raw materials for mews repair. Prices
- [Photographers](https://hawksaloft.org/photographers/) - Our Photographers THank you to our photographers We thank the many photographers who donate their photos for our use. Please note that no photos may be used for any purpose whatsoever without our express written permission. Click name to view portfolio. Greg Basco Keith Bauer Doug Brown Kristin C. Brown Dennis Chamberlain Frank Dobrushken Nick
- [Rescue & Rehabilitation](https://hawksaloft.org/rescue/) - Rescue & Rehabilitation The Process Our Approach Have you found an injured raptor, roadrunner, raven or crow? RAPTOR RESCUE HOTLINE: 505.999.7740 The Rescue Process Raptor rescue was formally integrated into our mission in 2013, after we noticed a demonstrated need across the state for this type of service. It is perhaps the most direct way
- [Work with Us](https://hawksaloft.org/work-with-us/) - Now Hiring Marketing & Fundraising Specialist - Part time We seek an enthusiastic, social media savvy individual who can kick our community outreach into overdrive. Primary job functions are marketing, social media presence, seeking grant opportunities, corporate partnerships, and event needs. Is a front-line staff member in conjunction with the office manager and interacts with
- [Research](https://hawksaloft.org/research/) - Research Our Projects Let's Collaborate Our Projects A selection of our work in the field Our team of experienced biologists and naturalists conducts research and monitoring of many different avian species. We are particularly skilled at, but not limited to, studies of raptors and land birds, including species-specific surveys for state and federally listed endangered
- [Additional HAI Flier Newsletter Articles](https://hawksaloft.org/about/newsletters/additional-articles/) - NEWSLETTERS Additional HAI Flier Newsletter Articles November 2021 issue of HAI Flier The Corrales Bosque Comes Under Imminent Threat By Trevor Fetz, Ph.D. Hawks Aloft Research Director In October, the Corrales Mayor and Village Council approved a clearing project that would remove all woody vegetation within 10 feet of the eastern levee toe for the
- [Donor Dashboard](https://hawksaloft.org/donor-dashboard/)
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- [Donation Confirmation](https://hawksaloft.org/donation-confirmation/) - [give_receipt]
- [Other Rehabilitation Centers](https://hawksaloft.org/other-rehabilitation-centers/) - Rehabilitation Centers Other Major New Mexico Rehabilitation Centers New Mexico Wildlife Center Espanola, NM Desert Willow Wildlife Center Carlsbad, NM On a Wing and a Prayer Corrales, NM Wildlife Rescue of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM Santa Fe Raptor Center El Rito, NM
- [Shop](https://hawksaloft.org/shop/)

## Products

- [2026 Birds of Prey Photography Workshop - Admit One](https://hawksaloft.org/product/birds-of-prey-photography-workshop-ticket/)
- [T-Shirt (Long or Short Sleeve) - Owls of New Mexico](https://hawksaloft.org/product/owls-of-new-mexico-short-sleeve-t-shirt/)
- [Veterinary Continuing Education Certificate](https://hawksaloft.org/product/veterinary-continuing-education-certificate/)
- [NM Wildlife Conference - Saturday Only Registration](https://hawksaloft.org/product/nm-wildlife-conference-saturday-only-registration/)
- [NM Wildlife Conference - Friday Only Registration](https://hawksaloft.org/product/nm-wildlife-conference-friday-only-registration/)
- [Earlybird Registration - NM Wildlife Conference](https://hawksaloft.org/product/earlybird-registration-nm-wildlife-conference/) - Earlybird registration is before October 1, 2026
- [Register for Volunteer Training Class - February 28, 2026 (Sold Out - Waitlist)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/register-volunteertraining-feb2026/)
- [Talking Audubon Bird Plush](https://hawksaloft.org/product/talking-audubon-bird-plush/) - Squeeze these 5 inch plush birds to hear them chirp, tweet, and call! Choose from Raptors, Songbirds and even a hummingbird!
- [T-Shirt (Long or Short Sleeve) - Prairie Falcons](https://hawksaloft.org/product/t-shirt-long-or-short-sleeve-prairie-falcons/) - Prairie Falcons at full wingspan enjoying a Southwest style sunset on a lavender (purple) field. "Men's" sizes in long or short sleeve are "Unisex" t-shirts. "Women's" sizes feature a distinctly female drape and fit. Thank you to Alan Murphy Photography!
- [Wild Republic Plush Barn Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/wild-republic-plush-barn-owl/) - These 12 inch plush birds are a perfect way to cuddle up with a raptor!
- [Sibley's Owls of North America Folding Guide](https://hawksaloft.org/product/sibleys-owls-of-north-america-folding-guide/) - Written and Illustrated by David Allen Sibley All 19 species - both common and rare - found in North America Owl behavior How to spot an owl Includes detailed range maps
- [Sibley's Raptors of Western North America Folding Guide](https://hawksaloft.org/product/sibleys-raptors-of-western-north-america-folding-guide/) - Written and Illustrated by David Allen Sibley 28 species - common and rare - found in Western North America Eagles, hawks, and falcons Kites, vultures and harriers Includes detailed range maps
- [Book: Bluebird Rescue by Doug Joan Rattner Heilman (paperback)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/bluebird-rescue-by-doug-joan-rattner-heilman-paperback/) - Explains the nesting, feeding, and breeding habits of bluebirds and instructs how to protect this endangered species. Kids will learn about the three species of bluebirds, their lives and habits. The book tells how to build special bird houses for them, how to put them up in the right places, what to feed them, and
- [Book: John James Audubon Birds Coloring Book](https://hawksaloft.org/product/john-james-audubon-birds-coloring-book/) - 22 artworks to color - the originals are shown on the inside covers. All coloring pages are blank on the back so you can cut out and frame each of your creations. Read about John James Audubon in the introduction.
- [Quilt Raffle - Six Tickets](https://hawksaloft.org/product/quilt-raffle-six-tickets/) - Introducing the 2027-27 Hawks Aloft Raffle Quilt Our new raffle quilt was designed by Gail Garber and Cynthia Figueroa-McInteer. It features the Barn Owl, one of our most favorite of owls. Rather than holding a weekend long stitch-a-thon, we divided up the sections and distributed them to Gail’s small quilting group of friends. The sections
- [Quilt Raffle - One Ticket](https://hawksaloft.org/product/six-raffle-tickets/) - Introducing the 2027-27 Hawks Aloft Raffle Quilt Our new raffle quilt was designed by Gail Garber and Cynthia Figueroa-McInteer. It features the Barn Owl, one of our most favorite of owls. Rather than holding a weekend long stitch-a-thon, we divided up the sections and distributed them to Gail’s small quilting group of friends. The sections
- [Trips: Panama Trip Deposit](https://hawksaloft.org/product/trips-panama-trip-deposit/) - You spoke and we listened! The first planned trip coming up! We last visited Canopy Camp Darién in 2019. Everyone agreed that it was an incredible trip, among the best most of us have ever experienced. Highlights of that trip included: a Harpy Eagle on her nest with a nestling too small to be seen; a
- [Book: Hummingbird Sticker Book](https://hawksaloft.org/product/hummingbird-sticker-book/) - Nineteen varieties of hummingbirds - all realistically posed - include the Streamertail, Costa’s Hummingbird, Crimson Topaz, Booted Racket-tail, Plovercrest, Blue-tufted Starthroat, and 13 other exotic species.
- [T-Shirt (Long or Short Sleeve) - Ferruginous Hawks](https://hawksaloft.org/product/t-shirt-long-or-short-sleeve-ferruginous-hawks/) - Ferruginous Hawks at full wingspan above a Zia symbol (New Mexico's state flag) and a trio of prairie dogs on a navy (dark blue) field. "Men's" sizes in long or short sleeve are "Unisex" t-shirts. "Women's" sizes feature a distinctly female drape and fit. Thank you to Kristin C. Brown Photography!
- [T-Shirt (Short Sleeve Only) - Turkey Vulture](https://hawksaloft.org/product/t-shirt-short-sleeve-only-turkey-vulture/) - Love Turkey Vultures? Share your love with a fit starring the one and only, Beauty. **Currently only available in limited sizes, please contact Hawks Aloft for in-stock inventory (evelyn@hawksaloft.org).
- [Book: Owls Coloring Book](https://hawksaloft.org/product/owls-coloring-book/) - 22 artworks to color - the originals are shown in the inside covers. All coloring pages are blank on the back, so you can cut out and frame each of your creations. Read about owls in the introduction
- [Book: A Dazzle of Hummingbirds (paperback) by Bruce Berger](https://hawksaloft.org/product/a-dazzle-of-hummingbirds-paperback-by-bruce-berger/) - Have you ever seen a hummingbird’s wings stand still? Featuring 33 up-close, brilliant color photographs, A Dazzle of Hummingbirds lets readers peek into the daily life of the world’s smallest bird. The book uses lively text to engage young audiences, explaining how hummingbirds care for their young, fly, sing, eat, migrate, and guard their territory.
- [Wild Republic Plush Turkey Vulture](https://hawksaloft.org/product/wild-republic-plush-turkey-vulture/) - These 12 inch plush birds are a perfect way to cuddle up with a raptor!
- [Adopt Indigo the American Crow](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-indigo-the-american-crow/) - Indigo was hatched in 2007 and was kept illegally as a pet by a woman in Oregon. Not only is it illegal to keep a wild bird as a pet, but Indigo was also fed an improper diet and confined to a small cage. As a result, she developed permanent metabolic bone disease and has
- [Adopt Flash the Peregrine Falcon](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-flash-the-peregrine-falcon/) - Meet Flash, our newest Avian Ambassador! He’s a Peregrine Falcon that came to us from the Santa Fe area with a wing injury. At first, we hoped he would be releasable! Matt Mitchell, our in-house falconer and rehabilitator, took him on to work on his flight and hunting skills. Sadly, while Flash can fly, he
- [Adopt Electra the Red-tailed Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-electra-the-red-tailed-hawk/) - As you might have guessed, Electra suffered and electrocution injury. One of our newest avian ambassadors, she arrived January 12, 2024 after being found in a chicken coop along with a dead chicken. She was picked up by Evelyn, our rescue dispatcher, along with the chicken she had killed. Initially, it appeared that she was
- [Adopt Cora the American Kestrel](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-cora-the-american-kestrel/) - Cora, one of our newest avian ambassadors, is a female American Kestrel who came to us in April 2024. Our rescue dispatcher Evelyn took the call for what was thought to be a grounded hawk in Estancia, NM. Evelyn coordinated with another volunteer to drive the kestrel to Tijeras for the transfer. When they opened
- [Membership - Corporate](https://hawksaloft.org/product/corporate-membership/) - Corporate Membership rates for one year (covering one organization). All contributions are tax-deductible. Please note: memberships are activated upon receipt of payment.
- [Membership - Individual](https://hawksaloft.org/product/individual-membership/)
- [Book: Charley Harper's Birds Sticker Book](https://hawksaloft.org/product/charley-harpers-birds-sticker-book/) - More than 170 stickers, 50 different bird designs. Read about Charley Harper inside.
- [Adopt Cimmaron the Rough-legged Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-cimmaron-the-rough-legged-hawk/) - Cimarron was transferred to Hawks Aloft in January 2007 after being picked up in Roy, New Mexico with very little information about the history of his accident. A veterinary examination showed an injury to the elbow joint in his right wing. While Cimarron is still flighted, he does not fly well enough to be able
- [Adopt Celeste the Barn Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-celeste-the-barn-owl/) - Celeste came to Hawks Aloft through our very own Raptor Rescue program. She was found in Belen, New Mexico, with a traumatic eye injury, presumably the result of a car strike. She is a fully flighted, but is blind in one eye. Although Barn Owls can hunt in complete darkness, Celeste would need to be
- [Adopt Bubba the Great Horned Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-bubba-the-great-horned-owl/) - Bubba was brought to Wildlife Rescue in 2009 with a fractured right wing. He was rehabilitated by Wildlife Rescue and was set to be released back into the wild. Unfortunately, there must have been undetected nerve damage that was causing pain to the wing, and before Bubba could be released he self-amputated his wingtip at
- [Adopt Beauty the Turkey Vulture](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-beauty-the-turkey-vulture/) - Beauty was found in Corona, New Mexico as a nestling. Her rescuers thought she had sustained a chest injury. Unfortunately, instead of being taken to the wildlife rehabilitator, the vulture baby was kept illegally as a pet by her rescuers for the next five years. As a result, she is human-imprinted, meaning that she does
- [Adopt Aspen the Northern Saw-whet Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-aspen-the-northern-saw-whet-owl/) - Aspen came to Hawks Aloft as an adult with a left shoulder-girdle injury in January of 2015. He was found scurrying around on the ground at a ski slope near the East Mountains. He got his name when his rescuers perched him on an aspen branch in his rescue box as they transported him to
- [Adopt Aires the Swainson's Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-aires-the-swainsons-hawk/) - Aires was rescued as a juvenile in 1994 after being hit by a car near Raton, New Mexico; the impact caused her left eye to collapse. To prevent infection in the eye socket, veterinarians performed surgery to suture the eyelids together. Because of her injury, Aires is completely blind on her left side and has
- [Adopt Aguililla the Red-tailed Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-aguililla-the-red-tailed-hawk/) - Lilla arrived at Hawks Aloft as a juvenile, having been found in the backyard of a local falconer. She had suffered severe trauma to her left eye, along with glaucoma. Veterinarians made the difficult, but essential, decision to surgically remove her eye in order to avoid further complications. She has no problems flying, but, since
- [Adopt Idaho the Swainson's Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-idaho-the-swainsons-hawk/) - Idaho was hatched in 2014. She was found near Idaho Falls as a fledgling, with significant damage to her primary and secondary flight feathers. The damage was caused by exposure to industrial chemicals while she was still a nestling. She is fully flighted but cannot grow feathers of high enough quality to sustain long-distance flight.
- [Adopt Quemado the Red-tailed Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-quemado-the-red-tailed-hawk/) - Quemado arrived at Hawks Aloft on July 14, 1995 from Kirtland Air Force Base. Witnesses saw the juvenile hawk being mobbed and harassed by American Crows; in attempting to escape, he flew into a power line and fell to the ground. Raptors generally do not survive electrocution, but luckily Quemado was rushed to a rehabilitator
- [Adopt Ping Pong the Western Screech-Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-ping-pong-the-western-screech-owl/) - Ping Pong came to us in 2021 with an injury to her right eye likely due to being hit by a car. She is named after the characteristic screech-owl vocalization, which calls to mind a “descending ball,” or a ping pong ball bouncing down a staircase. Since Ping Pong can no longer see out of
- [Adopt Circe the American Kestrel](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-circe-the-american-kestrel/) - Circe, a female American Kestrel, is our newest foster mom! She joined our team of avian ambassadors in 2023. An injury to her right wing, prevents her from flying well enough for release to the wild. Circe is named after the fierce sorceress from Greek mythology because she fiercely protects the foster chicks she raises.
- [Adopt Azulito the American Kestrel](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-azulito-the-american-kestrel/) - Azulito was hatched in New Mexico during the 2019 nesting season. He was brought in by our Raptor Rescue team as a fledgling, having been found with an injured right wing. Veterinarians discovered a fracture, which has since healed, but he still has a permanent droop to that wing. His name translates to “Little Blue”,
- [Book: Owl Babies by Martin Waddell (Board Book)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/owl-babies-by-martin-waddell-board-book/) - Hawks Aloft’s best-selling kid’s book! Three baby owls have lost their mother. Will she ever come back? Ages 3 and up
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- [Wild Republic Plush Great Horned Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/wild-republic-plush-great-horned-owl/) - These 12 inch plush birds are a perfect way to cuddle up with a raptor!
- [Book: National Geographic Field Guide to Birds of North America by Jon L. Dunn (paperback)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/book-natgeo-field-guide-to-birds-of-north-america/) - This guide describes all the birds that can be found in North America and includes beautiful artwork.
- [Adopt Talon the Western Screech-Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-talon-the-western-screech-owl/) - Talon, a Western Screech-Owl, came to us in 2019 after being hit by a car. Unfortunately, he lost sight in his left eye and has head trauma that affects his cognition. These injuries minimize his hunting skills and prevent him from being able to recognize danger from predators. Talon’s name exemplifies that despite their small
- [Book: Awesome Ospreys: Fishing Birds of the World by Donna Love](https://hawksaloft.org/product/awesome-ospreys-fishing-birds-of-the-world-by-donna-love/) - Among the most widely distributed bird species on earth, Ospreys live on every continent except Antarctica. Their enormous, highly visible nests and exceptional tolerance for people make Ospreys one of the most readily observed of all birds of prey. Lovely illustrations bring these birds and their aquatic world to life. Great for classrooms. Ages 8-12
- [Trips: Galapagos Trip Deposit](https://hawksaloft.org/product/trips-galapagos-trip-deposit/) - Hawks Aloft and Holbrook Travel Presents Ecuadorian Cloud Forest and the Galapagos Islands June 18-29, 2024. $7495 per person, includes land cost only. Click here for more details and a complete itinerary. Join Gail Garber and Hawks Aloft as we return to one of our favorite places on Planet Earth – the Galapagos Archipelago! After
- [Book: The Crossley ID Guide](https://hawksaloft.org/product/book-the-crossley-id-guide/)
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- [Book: City Hawk: The Story of Pale Male by Meghan McCarthy](https://hawksaloft.org/product/city-hawk-the-story-of-pale-male-by-meghan-mccarthy/) - Based on the true story of Pale Male, City Hawk brings New York City’s favorite hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living. Hardcover. Ages 4-8
- [Adopt Sunny the Prairie Falcon](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-sunny-the-prairie-falcon/) - Sunny was hatched in 2012 in southern New Mexico. He arrived at Hawks Aloft in 2013 with a badly damaged left wingtip. The wingtip was hanging by a thread and had to be amputated at the last digit by veterinarians. We are not sure how he was injured, but he was discovered by a pair
- [Adopt Harlan the Red-tailed Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-harlan-the-red-tailed-hawk/) - Harlan, named for his subspecies (Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk), came to us from the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene, Oregon. He was hit by a car as an adult, resulting in a fracture in his left wing. He is housed with Lilla. Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawks are a relatively rare color morph in New Mexico (they are
- [Adopt Commodore the Swainson's Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-commodore-the-swainsons-hawk/) - Commodore was rescued as an adult with a fractured wing, most likely caused by a car strike. He found his way to his forever home at Hawks Aloft in 2004, via a local wildlife rehabilitator. Commodore lives with Aires and is partially retired from attending programs. He was given the name Commodore before he arrived
- [Adopt Taken the Swainson's Hawk](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-taken-the-swainsons-hawk/) - Taken was rescued in December 2019, having been “found” in a driveway in Albuquerque. We received a desperate call on the Raptor Rescue Hotline about a hawk that could not fly. Upon arrival at the scene, our rescuers found a Swainson’s Hawk! The entire world population of Swainson’s Hawk migrates to Argentina where they spend
- [Adopt Shadow the Western Screech-Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-shadow-the-western-screech-owl/) - Shadow found his forever home at Hawks Aloft after being transferred from the Santa Fe Raptor Center in 2013. He had been found by a maintenance worker who was blowing leaves in a parking lot; the little owl was unable to fly and was tumbling along with the leaves on the ground. Shadow had suffered
- [Adopt Turbo the Burrowing Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-turbo-the-burrowing-owl/) - On a dark and stormy night in 2019, this Burrowing Owl took shelter from the storm on someone’s roof in Albuquerque. Unfortunately, that roof had a rotating rooftop wind turbine, in which she got trapped. She was caught by her neck and was hanging on the spinning structure that repeatedly hit her left wing during
- [Adopt Dulcita the Great Horned Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-dulcita-the-great-horned-owl/) - Dulcita came to us from a wildlife rescue organization in Glorieta, New Mexico. She was hit by a car in 2013 and suffered a vestibular injury. Because of her injury, Dulcita tends to have poor balance and poor proprioception (i.e., spatial awareness). She was named Dulcita, meaning “little sweetie” before she arrived at Hawks Aloft.
- [Adopt Jemez the Spotted Owl](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-jemez-the-spotted-owl/) - Jemez was found early one December morning, in a snowbank on the side of the road, by an employee of Los Alamos Laboratories on his way to work. She was in very critical condition when she arrived at Hawks Aloft, suffering from head trauma and a severe left-eye injury. Our rescuers and veterinarians were not
- [Book: Sibley's Birding Basics by David Allen Sibley](https://hawksaloft.org/product/book-sibleys-birding-basics-by-david-allen-sibley/) - Covers the nuts and bolts of how to identify birds. Great for beginner and advanced bird-watchers alike!
- [Book: Feathered Dreams by Janet M. Ruth](https://hawksaloft.org/product/feathered-dreams/) - Local poet and ornithologists’ thoughtful musings on the world overhead. Adult readers
- [Book: Animal Helpers: Raptor Center by Jennifer Keats Curtis (paperback)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/animal-helpers-raptor-center-paperback/) - This basic primer for kids by Jennifer Keats Curtis does a well-balanced and thorough job of explaining to children what raptor centers and rescue volunteers do for injured birds and orphaned chicks. Replete with enough pictures to keep interest and attention, the book is just long enough not to toss aside for the next Nintendo
- [Book: Eagles: Hunters of the Sky by Ann C. Cooper](https://hawksaloft.org/product/eagles-hunters-of-the-sky-by-ann-c-cooper/) - The 1993 Parent’s Choice Approval Winner, this book, published by the Denver Museum of Natural History, features stories and activities to help young readers learn all about Eagles. Ages 4-8
- [Book: Beaks! by Sneed B. Collard III (paperback)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/beaks-by-sneed-b-collard-iii-paperback/) - Beaks vary from bird to bird depending on what the bird eats and how it gathers food or hunts. A hooked beak allows an eagle to tear its prey, while a plunging beak helps a pelican fish for food. Learn about the many varieties and uses of beaks. Ages 4-8
- [Book: Bizarre Birds by Doug Wechsler (paperback)](https://hawksaloft.org/product/bizarre-birds-by-doug-wechsler-paperback/) - Birds have many things in common—wings, scaly legs, song, and beaks. The one features unique to all birds, and what makes a bird a bird, is the feather. But why do some have bushy headgear while others have no head feathers? With a lively text and eye-catching photographs, explore the unique habits of birds from
- [Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Desert Southwest Folding Guide](https://hawksaloft.org/product/sibleys-backyard-birds-of-the-desert-southwest-folding-guide/) - Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley 72 land birds commonly found in the region Migratory species and year-round residents Songbirds, hawks, woodpeckers and more
- [Adopt Sparrow the American Kestrel](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-sparrow-the-american-kestrel/) - Sparrow was hatched in the wild in New Mexico during the 2019 nesting season. He was found with a collapsed right eye. We don't know why his eye is collapsed; it could be a congenital defect or possibly the result of an attack or an impact injury. Sparrow is named after one of the most
- [Adopt Little Richard the Merlin](https://hawksaloft.org/product/adopt-little-richard-the-merlin/) - Little Richard, a Richardon's Merlin, arrived at Hawks Aloft on October 17, 2014. He had suffered an impact injury that left him with head trauma and a left-eye injury. His left eye has since collapsed. Although he is permanently blind in that eye, Little Richard remains very lively and active! His animated demeanor keeps the

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