While Journey North will not be tracking bald eagles
by satellite this season, all of our bald eagle resources are
permanently available (see links bottom of page). We invite you
to report your bald eagle observations this spring to the bald
eagle tracking map.
of the Bald Eagle Migration Studies
The Bald Eagle has made a recovery celebrated as
a conservation success story. Recently moved from "Endangered"
to "Threatened" status, they continue to be monitored
in the U.S.
the past 15 years eagle biologist Peter Nye generously shared
his satellite data with Journey North as he studied habits of
migratory eagles that wintered along the Delaware River in southern
New York State.
Birds fitted with backpack satellite transmitters were tracked
to their summer breeding grounds in Canada. The electronics they
packed allowed researchers to study their locations during night
and day to determine areas of critical habitat for the eagle.
This data was generously shared with Journey North, and each year
students were able to study location data and gain mapping skills
throughout the spring season.
studies offered a valuable look into the lives, behavior, and
conservation needs of Bald Eagles. Information about the eagles'
life cycle, habitat, and diet, combined with historical migration
data allowed students to predict when and where the eagles will
travel each spring.