More than thirty transmitter-fitted bald & golden eagles are described with detailed profiles and are available for citizens to adopt and track along with researchers at CCB. Satellite-transmitters enable CCB to collect detailed geographical data on where and when these species migrate and how they spend their time in the Chesapeake region.

Learn about CCB's Chesapeake Bay eagles at WildlifeTracking.org

Click one of the following links to adopt a transmitter-fitted CCB bird:

Adopt a golden eagle     Adopt a peregrine     Adopt a bald eagle

n spring 2010, the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) initiated a new research project with red-shouldered hawks in an 8 county region surrounding Richmond and Williamsburg and including the extensive floodplain forests of the James River. CCB recruited volunteers from the Richmond Audubon Society, Williamsburg Bird Club, and the Virginia Master Naturalists (Riverine and Historic Rivers chapters). Fifteen nests were monitored throughout the breeding season and volunteers documented copulation, incubation, feeding of young, and fledgling of young.

A workshop is planned for January 2011 to train new volunteers in nest searching and monitoring techniques. Interested members of the public can contact conbio (at) wm.edu or call 757-221-1645 for additional information.

Introducing a free way for you and your friends to support the conservation research efforts of The Center for Conservation Biology (CCB). Simply by visiting the CCB charity page, before shopping at your favorite online store, participating retailers will donate a percentage of each purchase's value to CCB's Conservation Fund. Major retailers, like Amazon, Expedia, Target, Barnes & Noble, are featured as well as hundreds more!

Bookmark this page, visit whenever you shop online, and your normal purchases may add up to significant support of local conservation research. Share this link with your friends and family, and help to spread the word about the important work done by CCB researchers every day.

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Nightjars are a group of nocturnal, insectivorous birds that include species such as the whip-poor-will, chuck-will’s-widow, common poorwill, and common nighthawk among others. In recent years, the ornithological community has become increasingly concerned that populations of nightjars in North America may be declining. Because of their nocturnal habits, there has been no monitoring program to accurately identify or refute these concerns. CCB launched the United States Nightjar Survey Network to improve the general understanding on the status of nightjar populations across the nation. The success of this program relies entirely on continued volunteer participation. In addition to adopting a route, you can help by letting others know about the Nightjar Survey Network.

Over the past several years, the Center for Conservation Biology has initiated several long-term studies of various species using field-readable markers. Unlike conventional metal bands that require a bird to be recaptured in order to be identified, these markers may be read in the field with binoculars or spotting scopes. We request all individuals encountering marked birds to report specific information on their sighting of birds marked with CCB bands or tags (bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, American oystercatchers, black vultures).

Please see article for specific contacts for each species.

Our organization depends on responsible citizens and organizations who share our concern for the environment. Since establishment in the early 1990's, the Center has never received any direct operating funds from the university or state. CCB staff has been supported through research grants and operating expenses have been supported through funds from small contracts and private contributions.

Your contributions make it possible for the Center to educate the next generation of conservation scientists and to discover new ways of overcoming the challenges faced by our most sensitive species. Consider taking part in our development by making an investment in our programs and the natural communities that we represent.