Swainson’s Hawk Status Report

The Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is a state-listed threatened species in California and is a Covered Species under the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan and the Metro Airpark Habitat Conservation Plan. As part of the implementation of both HCPs, the...
Betts Tract Swainson’s Hawk Sighting

Betts Tract Swainson’s Hawk Sighting

Already this year, on March 24, 2005, wildlife biologists working for the Conservancy spotted and photographed Swainson’s hawks on the Betts portion of the Conservancy’s BKS preserve. After years of looking for evidence Swainson’s hawks used the new...
Swainson’s Hawk Video Available

Swainson’s Hawk Video Available

A new video showing a locally-produced clip of the Swainson’s hawk is now available for viewing on the Conservancy’s web site. The brief video shows various aspects of the life of the Swainson’s hawk. This includes footage of a nest, of chicks, and a...