Conservation research initiatives

Our dedicated researchers at the ACCA actively shape research questions, collaborate with partner organizations, and conduct projects focused on avian conservation. We prioritize engaging community members in our research efforts, as we believe this approach maximizes the value of our work and fosters a meaningful connection between nature and our community—an essential step toward making a lasting difference.

Our researchers are active members of many professional organizations, including the American Ornithologists Union, Cooper Ornithological Society, Raptor Research Foundation, The Wildlife Society, and the Society for Conservation Biology. Our Director of Conservation Research is a biologist and GIS specialist, Evan McWreath. For more about the people involved with the ACCA, visit Our Team. For more about the people involved with the ACCA, visit Our Team.

our work

We have several research projects that are ongoing and in development. Follow the links below or the dropdown menu above to learn more:

American Kestrel Nest Box Program
Monitoring Turkey Vultures for Conservation
Spatial Ecology of Raptors (Projects in development)
HPAI Monitoring in Wild Birds (More details coming soon)
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