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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.

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

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