“Twenty-Two Years of Raptor Studies in the Arid Lands of Nevada.”

At noon May 7 in Lewiston, wildlife biologist Joe Barnes from the U.S. Department of the Interior will present on “Twenty-Two Years of Raptor Studies in the Arid Lands of Nevada.” Barnes will discuss his raptor research and monitoring across the Great Basin and Mojave deserts. His specialization is peregrine falcon, golden eagle, and ferruginous hawk research, especially their population dynamics, habitat use, diet, and exposure to environmental contaminants.

The symposium will take place May 6-7 at the Lewiston campus, and May 8 in Coeur d’Alene. All presentations are free and open to the public; complimentary parking will also be available.