Gray Hawks Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley

Evan Farese will share his research on Gray Hawks in the lower RGV and how they adapt to urban and natural environments.
About this Event

In this presentation, Evan Farese will share his research on Gray Hawks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, focusing on their nesting success, diet, and how they adapt to urban and natural environments.

He will also discuss the importance of conserving this threatened species and share other bird migration and conservation projects happening at UTRGV.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Originally from California, Evan's interest in studying birds has taken him all around the country and even the world. Since 2022, he has lived in Brownsville, TX, where he pursued his master's degree studying Gray Hawks. Evan is a general bird enthusiast, interested in all aspects of bird ecology as well as migration, nesting ecology, and even the intricacies of difficult identifications. Currently, Evan works as the Lab Manager for the Contina Lab at UTRGV in Brownsville as well as as an associate guide for Nature Ninja Birding Tours