Bald Eagle
Migration Update: March 7, 2007

Today's Report Includes:


Mik Clark and U27
Feb. 1, 2006

Eagle Migration: Map, Data, and Questions
  • This week's migration map >>
  • Data for your own classroom map >>
  • Questions about this week's map (handout) >>

News from "Eagle-eye" Nye:
"Hello Journey North Kids:
It's been a few weeks since we got underway, and I wanted to touch base with you all with an update and reflection. As I mentioned in my welcome message, the beginning of this winter was extremely mild, right through mid January, when suddenly the temperatures here in the East dropped, and winter hit hard. We've had pretty serious winter weather since then, with a couple significant snowfalls, the last (over 2 feet) coming on Valentines Day. These weather patterns have definitely affected our eagles.
"On to U27. U27 has been our only "standard" eagle, behaving as we might have expected her to. U27 remains near the mouth of the Susquehanna River in the Chesapeake Bay. When do you think she will leave? Look up her departure date last year. It's very close!"
Explore! Getting to Know Our Eagles

Getting to Know You: U27
As we wait for the migration, we'll focus on one eagle each week to give you some background.

Let's get to know Eagle U27 a little better today. She recently returned to her wintering grounds. When did she arrive? Visit the map to see where she came from and where she is today? How far did this female eagle fly?
Eagle map >>
Click to see large map of U27's spring 2006 migration.
Credit: NASA Worldwind

Capture and Release — All on the Same Day!
February 1, 2006 was a big day for eagle U27. On that day she was searching the icy Delaware River for a meal. She spotted other birds — crows and immature eagles — feasting on a large dead animal on the shore so she dropped in for a taste. What she quickly found out was Peter Nye and his team had a net trap all set up to catch her.
Find out what happened to U27, then watch a slow-motion, live action video of her release.

Slide-show >>


Journal Question: What If YOU Could Be on the Capture Team?

Read today's slide show about Bald eagle U27. Imagine you were there with Peter Nye at the capture site. What would you learn?

  • What did they do to U27 after they captured her? List the things.
  • Eagles have amazing bodies. Describe what makes them special.
  • If you could be on a capture team what would you like to see close up? Why?
From the Scientist: "Eagle-eye" Nye and Thoughts on V98

Pete "Eagle-eye" Nye recently shared his thoughts about bald eagle V98. When captured March 9, 2004, V98 was fitted with a battery-powered satellite radio. This battery has a life span of about 3 years.

Read more about V98 in Nye's latest report to Journey North >>

 
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Take a Look! Live Eagle Camera
Keep your eye on the nest at Eagles Online >>
Peter Nye tells us it is nesting season for many of the NY resident eagles, and "many of our nesting pairs here are already down on eggs (incubating)."
What does a live eagle nest look like? Will both parents stay with the eggs? How often do they leave the nest?
You can find out these things for yourself!
This spring watch a nest on Barton Island in MA. So far 2 eggs have been laid. What will happen next? Keep an eye on all the activities!
Eagles Online >>

This picture was taken at 12:30PM on March 6, 2006
Links: This Week's Eagle Resources
  • Background: Adaptations that Help Eagles Survive >>
  • Background: Winter Notebook: Viewing Eagles in February >>
  • Background: How Eagles Fly >>
  • Printable Booklet: A Bald Eagle Release Story (copy and print) >>
  • Journal: Bald Eagle Journal >>
More Eagle Lessons and Teaching Ideas!

The Next Bald Eagle Migration Update Will Be Posted on March 14, 2007.

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