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Eastern Bald Eagle Migration Update: March 31, 1999

This unscheduled update is provided because
the EASTERN eagles are on their way!

Today's Update Includes:


Field Notes from Biologist Peter Nye

Hi all,
Which eagle do you think has already reached her nest?

Four of 5 of our NY birds are well on the move now--and at least one is back on her nesting grounds. Only Eagle #F44 remains within the wintering area, and I expect her to leave within the next week, based upon her departure last year. Here's the latest data:

Stay tuned!
Eagle Eye Nye
NY State Dept. Environmental Conservation


Biologists visiting eagle nest to band young.

Guess Where They'll Nest


Challenge Question #15
"Where do you predict Eagle #F43, #F44, #F81, #F82 and #F83 will go to nest? Give the exact latitude and longitude of their final destination."



How to Respond to Today's Challenge Question

1. Address an e-mail message to: jn-challenge-eagle@learner.org
2. In the Subject Line of your message write: Challenge Question #15
3. In the body of your message, answer the question above.

The Next Bald Eagle Migration Update Will be Posted on April 7, 1999.

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