In mid-2007 the Bald Eagle was removed from the endangered species list. The U.S. Geological Survey recently released its annual population survey of the bird.
The
Society of Environmental Journalists released a
tip sheet item about the Bald Eagle:
The new report analyzes trends over the past decade or two for 746 routes in 43 states. There are significant differences around the country. Northeastern and Midwestern states tended to see the largest increases, in the range of 3-10 percent annually. There were consistent annual declines of about 1-2 percent in the Southwest, and there was little change in the South. Researchers said the shifts could be due to factors such as climate change, alterations in habitat, shifts in pesticide usage, and other influences.
To get the nitty-gritty for your area, see USGS' Jan. 10, 2008, release and the Midwinter Bald Eagle Count Web Site.
