Raptor Fest 2021

the long-billed curlew

tracking a species of greatest conservation need with Heather Hayes

live-streaming on Wednesday, August 25th at 2pm MT

Sparked by a localized population decline, the Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) began studying the Long-billed Curlew over a decade ago and have made some pretty amazing discoveries along the way.

Long-billed Curlew populations of southwestern Idaho are declining at an alarming rate placing them on Idaho’s “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” list. With the use of satellite transmitter technology, the IBO is gaining valuable data as to why.

Join us for first-hand field accounts from Heather Hayes, a research biologist and Community Science Coordinator for the 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 still continues to uncover some of their mysteries and is also connecting communities across national and international borders.