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FINAL
Migration Update: May 6, 2009 |
Welcome
to the 2009 Journey North Bald Eagle Study! |
This eaglet (almost fledgling) has something on its mind! What do you
notice? >>
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Maps
and Data |
As
we end this season of tracking the eagles spring migration, we notice
a couple of things clearly: first, eagle U25 continues to move about
in Labrador. She hasn't settled down in a nest site yet. The fall
migration map gives clues about where she nested last year. Secondly,
it appears that eagle U21 is following a movement pattern similar
to U25; traveling around before settling down to nest.
- Fall
2008 Bald Eagle Migration Map >>
It
is interesting to note that U21 and U25 have different timing for
settling down than U27 and S28. Eagle U27 has been stationary, on
the nest, (47.6, -77.3) since March 19. Similarly, eagle S28's location
(44.6, -76.07) has been the same since February 18.
All
4 of these birds were captured in NY, yet their patterns for migration
and nesting are quite different.
Track
U21 and U25's latest movements in today's map handout. >> |
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Questions about this week's map >>
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Special
"Thank You" to Eagle Researchers |
As
the migration season draws to a close, we'd like to turn your attention
behind the scenes. Over the past 4 months, in addition to his busy job,
Peter Nye found extra time to share his research. More special thanks,
to Glenn Hewitt for organizing each week's data for our maps.
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Journey
North would not be possible without the dedication of scientists
who contribute their expertise voluntarily!
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Thank
you, Peter! |
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Thanks,
Glenn! |
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Explore:
Migration Patterns Across the Years
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During
the past 4 springs we have had the remarkable opportunity to track
the migrations of our bald eagles. Take a few minutes to compare
and contrast the migration paths of individual birds.
Then
use your eagle journal to summarize what you learned about eagle
migration from this season's tracking. |
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Spring
2009 |
Spring
2008 |
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Spring
2007 |
Spring
2006 |
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Year-end
Evaluation: Please Share Your Thoughts! >> |
Will
you take a few minutes to complete our Year-end
Evaluation?
With your
help, we can we document Journey North's reach, impact and value. We need
comments like yours to keep the program going and growing.
Thank you!
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Links:
This Week's Eagle Resources |
- Active
NestCams:
- Cornell
Lab of Ornithology >>
- Sutton
County >>
- WVEC
Norfolk Botanical Garden >>
- Explore:
Eagle Map Archives >>
- Close
Look: Banding eaglets in the nest >>
- Lessons,
Activities, and Resources >>
- Journey
North for Kids:
Eagles >>
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Eagle
Journal >>
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We've
had a lot of fun learning about eagles this spring! Thanks
to all who participated in tracking these magnificent raptors with Eagleye
Nye and Journey North. See
you next spring!
This the Final Bald Eagle Migration Update for Spring, 2009. Please join
us again in February 2010!
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