Eagle Count Shows 71 in Massachusetts
Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 (Original item from January 2010)
Wildlife and Exotics | Wildlife
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Short Description:
An annual survey conducted in the state of Massachusetts yielded sightings of 71 individual bald eagles, a species that was once listed as threatened, but removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007.
Abstract:
Preliminary Massachusetts statewide figures included 45 adults and 25 juvenile eagles. In 2009, the mid-winter survey identified 81 birds, and in 2008 73 were eagles spotted. Researchers say that the population started to increase when the chemical DDT was banned in 1972.
Spot Check Number:
1269
Sponsor:
Massachusetts state wildlife agencies
Animal Type:
Doves, Birds, Wildlife
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Population Descriptors:
Bald eagles
Year Conducted:
January 2010
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