Publication Date
6-1-2003
Abstract
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been tracking recovery of the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) since it was placed on the endangered species list. The number of Bald Eagles nesting in Texas has been rapidly increasing since 1987, with twenty active nests documented at that time. The number of active nests increased to 37 in 1992, 54 in 1997, and 110 in 2002. Fourteen new Bald Eagle nesting territories were located, and 110 of 140 nest territories observed were occupied in 2002. One hundred and fifty‑three young were fledged from 93 of the 110 occupied nests. Density and distribution of nesting associated with habitats will be discussed.
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Recommended Citation
Ortego, Brent and Gregory, Chris
(2003)
"Bald Eagle Nesting Status in Texas,"
Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society: Vol. 36:
Iss.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/tos_bulletin/vol36/iss2/8