Despite an inclement weather postponement, a concentrated eagle count for the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey finally took place on January 16, 2008. The preliminary statewide reports from this effort by MassWildlife staff and volunteer observers resulted in 72 American Bald Eagles sighted. This event was part of a two week nationwide Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey conducted annually in January. Eagle sightings from observers and other interested citizens are still trickling in to the Westboro office. Sighting reports will be compiled and analyzed at a later date. Anyone who spotted eagles in the Bay State from between January 1 and January 16, 2008 is encouraged to report their observations to MassWildlife by email at mass.wildlife@state.ma.us or by postal service to “Eagle Survey”, MassWildlife, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581. Be sure to provide date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of […]
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