The United States government is expected to take the Bald Eagle off the Endangered Species Act’s Threatened List this month. The birds will remain protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; however, concerns now move to habitat and ecosystem loss.  This means their environment will no longer be protected and their river, lake and stream homes will become open for development.

 

In 1963 there were only 417 breeding pairs left in the lower 48 states and today they have recovered in number to 9789 breeding pairs in the lower 48 states.

 

Please join us in 'Beholdance' of this American icon and assist us in watching out for its environment as well as monitor the numbers in the wild.  This includes watching for construction along the rivers and lakes which is their original habitat.

 

When a species is delisted from the Endangered Species Act the guidelines state it will be monitored for five years. However, we need to remain aware of the bird’s status and communicate our desires for its long term protection should the numbers in the wild become challenged once again.