Migration Update: April 2, 2008

Today's Report Includes:

  • This Week's Maps and Data >>
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  • Spotlight:
    • Golden Eagle Continues Migration North >>
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  • Explore: Adaptations that Help Eagles Survive >>
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  • Explore: Has Eagle U27 Reached Her Nest Site? >>
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  • Links: This Week's Bald Eagle Resources >>


Eagles nest early in the spring and are often caught in winter-like weather >>

Photos courtesy First Light Power

Maps and Data

Highlights:
"I live north of Kettle Falls, in the Boyds area. There is a nest perched high above in the pines that I have been observing. Friday I saw a Bald eagle sitting in the nest. I could just make out the white head. Perched a few feet above was another eagle sitting on a branch. I've seen this nest for the past 4 years." Kettle Falls, WA 03/28/08

Heavy rain, wind and snow sweeping across the continent this week kept people running for cover. But what about the birds left to find their shelter? Eagles U21, S28, and U25 continue to hold steady on their winter grounds this week. U27 and the Golden R24 seem unfazed by the weather. Study this week's maps to learn where these 2 eagles have traveled in their spring 2008 migrations.

Golden Eagle


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Bald Eagles

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  • This week's migration maps
    • Bald Eagles >>
    • Golden Eagle >>
  • Bald Eagle Data >>
  • Questions about this week's map >>
Spotlight: Golden Eagle Continues Migration North

Surprise, surprise! Golden eagle R24 has taken off! Only 9 days have passed since she sent a signal from northern NY. Now she is sending signals from Newfoundland!

What does it look like where she is? A map built using satellite images (Google Maps) allows us to peek at the terrain at her last sighting. >>
Explore: Adaptations that Help Eagles Survive

Let's take a close look at eagles, from head to wing tip to toe, and find out what makes them successful predators.

How an eagle looks and behaves can tell us a lot about how it has adapted to survive. There's always a WHY behind WHAT you see. >>

Explore: Has U27 Reached the Nest Site?

Has Bald Eagle U27 reached her 2007 nest site?
Find Out!
Explore the eagle map using special tools found in the map frame.>>
Click on thisbutton in the map frame. Then click on the U27 sightings dated 03/28 and 03/31. What do you find at the bottom of the pile? Use the information button to learn more.

News From New Hampshire

The NH Eagles
Chris Martin reports this week, "The eagles have won the first round, and I have been reminded that nature is not always as predictable as one might wish. Winter is transitioning into spring and so are field work tasks. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to lure eagles to our bait with enough frequency to make deployment of the rocket net possible. They seemed to have ample food supplies elsewhere along the river, and we were committed to trapping at this particular site."

Stay tuned to learn about plans for capturing eagles next fall/winter.

Links: This Week's Eagle Resources
  • EagleCam: Visit an eagle's nest LIVE! Watch the nest all season long >>
  • All Eyes on the Eagle: Adaptations >>
  • Journey North for Kids: Eagles >>
  • Journal: Bald Eagle Journal >>
More Eagle Lessons and Teaching Ideas!

The Next Bald Eagle Migration Update Will Be Posted on April 9, 2008.