Raptor Fest 2020

Heather Hayes - Intermountain Bird Observatory’s Community Science Coordinator, Research Biologist

Heather Hayes is a research biologist and the Community Science Coordinator for the Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) in Boise, Idaho. She works on many research projects that include the Long-billed Curlew Satellite Tracking program, the 8-state WAfLS (Western Asio flammeus Landscape Study) community science program for Short-eared Owls, and the IBO’s Hummingbird Monitoring Program.

Heather is also extremely passionate about her role as Community Outreach Coordinator, developing K-12 STEM curriculum and conducting “Curlews in the Classroom” programming. She loves the ability to integrate her fieldwork with education, bringing a unique perspective into not only the classroom but into Hunter’s Education classes as well. Her outreach efforts also extend to IBO’s banding research stations, where she serves as the visitor coordinator for the public.

Thursday, June 4th at 1pm - Long-billed Curlew: Tracking a Species of Conservation Need - Come listen to first-hand field accounts from Heather Hayes, a research biologist for Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) and learn about the biology of these charismatic birds including information about their habitats, nesting requirements and migratory journey. We will also discuss how satellite technology is not only uncovering some of their mysteries but is also connecting communities across international borders.