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First Pilot Study for Bald Eagle Delisting Monitoring Plan Completed
Midwest Region, June 30, 2004
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The first pilot study for the bald eagle post-delisting monitoring plan was conducted this spring in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The post-delisting monitoring plan is proposing to use occupied territories as representative of the population. In addition to Maine's yearly aerial survey of bald eagle territories, 41 10 km x 10 km area plots were flown with dual observers. Estimates from the area survey, from Maine's territory list check, and from a combination of those data will be compared and analyzed. In fall of 2004, a workshop will be held to review results from the first pilot study and to discuss approaches and possible changes for a broader pilot study to be conducted winter/spring of 2005. Based on results from two years of pilot studies and comments from states, researchers (including peer review), and the public, a final monitoring plan will be prepared. The Great Lakes - Big Rivers Region is leading this effort for the Service.

Section 4(g)(1) of the ESA requires us to monitor a species, in cooperation with the states, for at least five years after delisting due to recovery. The primary objective of the monitoring plan is to examine changes, particularly declines, in population numbers, as required by the Act.

Contact Info: Midwest Region Public Affairs, 612-713-5313, charles_traxler@fws.gov



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