Bald Eagles across the continental U.S. were decimated by DDT, an environmental contaminant that impacted egg hatchability beginning in the 1940s. By the 1960’s, these raptors were greatly diminished and rarely seen, and only around 400 pairs were known to breed in the entire Lower 48 states. Bald Eagles were among the first animals placed on federal and state Endangered Species lists in the 1970’s. Even after being taken off the NH Endangered and Threatened List in March 2017, threats to the health of the eagle population remain, and continued monitoring and management helps to ensure the population’s ongoing recovery in the Granite State.
Starting in January, and running monthly through May, you are invited to learn about these iconic raptors and follow real-time Bald Eagle development via public YouTube channels that broadcast various nest sites across the country. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle’s endangerment and the challenges that they face, their life-cycle, and what you can do to aid in the species’ continued recovery. For questions, call Susan Harmon at 603-624-6550 x7620 or email [email protected]
In the first webinar of this year’s Resilient Raptors Webinar Series, join NH Audubon raptor biologist, Chris Martin and education specialist, Willa Coroka as they provide a brief history of Bald Eagles in New Hampshire. Learn how the Bald Eagle came to be a species of concern when a formerly common household chemical threatened to decimate this charismatic species. Chris will discuss the steps that were taken to repair their numbers before introducing current threats to their success. Additional topics will include general bird of prey/raptor anatomy and physiology.
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