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Tucson Audubon Society
Conservation: Raptor Electrocution
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Raptors in
our Midst
By Lisa Brewer, M.S. Candidate,
University of Arizona, School of Natural Resources
(Published in the July-August 2005 issue of the Vermilion Flycatcher
newsletter)
How lucky we are to live in the Tucson urban area, where the unique landscape supports large species of hawks and owls. Harris’ Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, and Great-horned Owls hunt, court their mates and raise their young, right in our front yards.
With nearly a four-foot wingspan, these species unfortunately are prone to electrocution on power poles.
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is working to protect nest sites by placing insular equipment over dangerous contact points on power poles.
As a new graduate student, working on an M.S. degree at the University of Arizona, part of my field research involves locating hawk and owl activity areas, and reporting the nests to TEP.
Audubon members can help me find nests year-round. If raptors are observed using an area consistently, please report the locations to AZ Game and Fish Department at 628-5376 or to TEP at 623-7711.
It is also important to report all raptor mortalities throughout the year to either agency listed above. This information allows me to verify electrocutions so TEP linemen can then shield dangerous poles.
Thank you for your help in protecting Tucson’s hawks and owls.
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This page was updated on 06/26/06