Study

Bald eagles use artificial nest platform in Florida

  • Published source details Marion W., Quincy P., Cutlip C. & Wilcox J. (1992) Bald eagles use artificial nest platform in Florida. Journal of Raptor Research, 26, 226.

Actions

This study is summarised as evidence for the following.

Action Category

Provide artificial nesting sites for raptors

Action Link
Bird Conservation
  1. Provide artificial nesting sites for raptors

    A small study in Florida, USA (Marion et al. 1992), found that a bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus pair successfully used a nest on an artificial platform built in June 1989. The pair fledged two chicks from the nest on the platform in 1990 and attempted nesting again in 1991, although the second attempt was disrupted by heavy traffic below the platform and was not successful. The platform was made of plywood, measured 1.5 x 1.5 m and was erected on a power pylon, <1.5 m to the site of several unsuccessful nesting attempts. A nest of loblolly pine Pinus taeda branches was also provided on the platform.

     

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