BBRR’s Mission:

  • To conduct research projects on birds of prey, other wildlife and the environment.

  • To educate the public about birds of prey, other wildlife and the environment.

  • To contribute to consideration of public policy on birds of prey, other wildlife and the environment..

  • To maintain the natural character of Braddock Bay, Lake Ontario, New York for public benefit.

Northern Saw Whet Owl
Broad-winged Hawk Soaring
Sharp-shinned Hawk Banding

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BBRR is now enrolled in the PayPal Giving Fund.  Through this, 100% of your donation will go to Braddock Bay Raptor Research as the Giving Fund partners cover the overhead costs associated with handling the transactions.

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Spring 2025 Hawk Counter Position

Braddock Bay Raptor Research (BBRR) is seeking an experienced hawk counter to conduct the spring raptor count at Braddock Bay.  An average of over 50,000 raptors, including up to 17 species, are tallied each spring at this popular migration site located on the...
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BBRR Internship Offerings for 2025

Braddock Bay Raptor Research announces the availability of two internships for the spring 2025 season.  Information about these internships is listed below.  A PDF version of the information can be downloaded here:  BBRR 2025 Internships To apply for either...
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Some Came Back – Update on Sharp-shinned Hawks

Written by David Mathiason, Raptor Banding Director Last spring, members of the BBRR banding team attached CTT hybrid tag transmitters to 24 female Sharp-shinned Hawks during the migration season.  We lost contact with these hawks as they crossed into Canada, likely...
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Bird of Prey Days 2024

Download Full Schedule (PDF)2024 Bird of Prey DaysBraddock Bay is home to one of the most spectacular spring raptor migrations in the country!  Join Braddock Bay Raptor Research in this annual event to learn about hawks, eagles, falcons, owls and others, and support...
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