Safeguarding Utah’s Nesting Birds of Prey
Organization
Since 2000, the Raptor Inventory Nest Survey (RINS) 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has offered a unique opportunity for volunteers to become involved as citizen scientists in a long-term nest monitoring project. RINS collects and manages critical data regarding the nesting ecology of eagles, falcons, hawks, osprey and owls in the state of Utah.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure the success of nesting raptors and habitat protection through the collection of nesting data throughout the state of Utah. The collected data is utilized by land managers and partner organizations to help make informed land use and habitat decisions.
Impact
Each year 200 volunteers traverse the state of Utah, locating and monitoring nests of birds of prey during the spring nesting season. This 23 year effort has resulted in the largest comprehensive raptor database in the State of Utah with over 6,672 nests and 82,119 monitoring records.
Our impact
Ensuring the success of nesting raptors and habitat protection through the collection of nesting data throughout the state of Utah.
Learn about our data
The largest comprehensive raptor database in the State of Utah with over 6,672 nests and 82,119 monitoring records.
RINS offers a fascinating opportunity to learn more about birds of prey that inhabit Utah.
RINS is a citizen science monitoring project that enlists volunteers who enjoy traveling to remote or rural areas, walking, and hiking in deserts or mountain valleys to observe wildlife, vegetation, and birds of prey.
Upcoming 2024 Events
- Spring Workshop Online
Moab/Cedar City/St. George
February 3, Noon to 4:00 PM - Spring Workshop In-Person Salt Lake City #1
February 24, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Spring Workshop In-Person Salt Lake City #2
March 2 , 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM - Spring Workshop Online
Fillmore/Richfield/Price/Vernal
March 9, Noon to 4:00 PM - Field Training Workshop Online (required for new volunteers)
March 16, Noon to 4:00 PM - GPS Workshop Online
March 23, 9:00 to 11:00 AM - GPS Workshop In-Person at Liberty Park
March 30, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Botany Field Trip
May 4, 9:00 to 11:00 AM - Business Social
September 14, 5:00 to 8:00 PM