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DEC Draft Plan for Bald Eagles Available for Public Review and Comment

February 24, 2015

One of the largest birds of prey (raptors) found in North America, bald eagles stand about 30 inches (76 cm) high, sport a wingspan of 72-84 inches (1.8-2.1 m), and weigh between 8 and 14 pounds (3.6-6.4 kg). This bird is easily identified in adult plumage by its unmistakable brown body set off by a white head and tail and bright yellow bill (male and female eagles look identical, except that the female is about one third larger and heavier than the male, as is typical in birds of prey). Despite their fierce image, bald eagles are actually quite timid and opportunistic. Their primary prey is fish250 miles) from which they fledged. Once a pair selects a nesting terri- tory, they use it for the rest of their lives.

A conservation plan to manage New York's population of the bald eagle is now available for public review and comment

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens said, "New York State was instrumental in the restoration and recovery of the bald eagle in the northeast United States and continues to play an important role in providing suitable habitat for our nation's symbol."

The bald eagle, currently listed as a threatened species in New York, continues to make a remarkable recovery across the state.

The Conservation Plan serves as a guide for landowners, resource managers, local government agencies and other stakeholders to manage and perpetuate the bald eagle and its habitat in New York.

The plan establishes objectives for maintaining bald eagle population in New York. There are an estimated 200 breeding pairs in New York.

Martens said. "Since the bald eagle depends primarily on freshwater rivers, lakes and streams for its food, a flourishing eagle population is a good indicator of New York's high quality water ways. Conservation of the bald eagle and its habitat plays an important role in preserving our biodiversity and ecosystem health. The plan aims to maintain the bald eagle's geographic diversity and ultimately ensure a healthy population within the state."

Information on bald eagles and the proposed plan can be found on DEC's web-site at http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/74052.html.

DEC will accept comments on the draft plan until Friday, April 10, 2015. Comments or questions should be addressed by email to wildlife@dec.ny.gov (note "bald eagle" in the subject line), or by phone, contact Dan Rosenblatt at 518-402-8884. Comments can also be mailed to DEC's Wildlife Diversity Unit, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4754.

 

 

 

 

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