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Jim Belthoff, professor @BSUBiology and interim director of the Raptor Research Center at #BoiseState, has worked with dozens of species of #SuperbOwl , such as burrowing and barn. 1/7

“To me, the screech-owl is the quintessential owl – strictly nocturnal, large yellow eyes, and ear tufts. Their vocalizations are composed of soft hoots repeated in accelerating and descending fashion. I love hearing them at night, and they remind me of warm spring evenings." 2/7

Since joining the #BoiseState faculty in 1993 as an assistant professor, Belthoff’s dedication to education and raptor research has been shared with hundreds of students, and in return, he says he has learned volumes from them. 3/7

“I learn as much from each of my students as they might from me. It is continuously amazing to see the accomplishments of all of our raptor biology students once they leave Boise State, as many have gone on to be science and government leaders in their own right.” 4/7
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In his current position as interim director of the Raptor Research Center at #BoiseState, Belthoff leads the university’s involvement with multiple projects and programs essential to the research and conservation of raptor species.
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Belthoff also directs the @NSF funded ten-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates in raptor research at #BoiseState, providing undergraduate students with the hands-on experiences that empower their curiosity and passion for research.
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Belthoff was honored with the prestigious Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Award in 2020, from @research_raptor.
It's among the highest scientific distinctions awarded by the foundation, and recognizes significant contributions to raptor ecology and natural history.
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