The Jersey Shore becomes a haven for the American Bald Eagle
Bald eagles were once plentiful in New Jersey and Ocean County. But by 1982, there was only one known nest and that nest had failed for 8 successive years. A group of scientists in the Endangered and Non-Game Species Program (ENSP) of the New Jersey Fish, Game and Wildlife department decided to do something about it. Through dedication, the ENSP re-introduced Bald Eagles into New Jersey.
New Jersey's eagles, which reached a record population of 333 birds and 82 eagle pairs actively laying eggs according to an annual report released by the state in 2011 is evidence of a comeback.
That's a dramatic increase from 30 years ago, when only one nest remained in the state - with New Jersey's population of Eagles nearly wiped out by habitat loss, human disturbance and the widespread use of the pesticide DDT.
Since 1982, the state has monitored the bald eagle population. The data that they have collected has provided important information about the health of the Eagles and the health of the environment. Also, the data has been used to protect critical habitat for Bald Eagles.
Tags: American Bald Eagle Bald Eagle Birds of Prey Eagle Jersey Shore Mother Nature Nikon D7000 Ocean County Raptors Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Wildlife Toms River New Jersey United States US God Bless America Haliaeetus Leucocephalus Birds in Flight BIF
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The Jersey Shore becomes a haven for the American Bald Eagle
Bald eagles were once plentiful in New Jersey and Ocean County. But by 1982, there was only one known nest and that nest had failed for 8 successive years. A group of scientists in the Endangered and Non-Game Species Program (ENSP) of the New Jersey Fish, Game and Wildlife department decided to do something about it. Through dedication, the ENSP re-introduced Bald Eagles into New Jersey.
New Jersey's eagles, which reached a record population of 333 birds and 82 eagle pairs actively laying eggs according to an annual report released by the state in 2011 is evidence of a comeback.
That's a dramatic increase from 30 years ago, when only one nest remained in the state - with New Jersey's population of Eagles nearly wiped out by habitat loss, human disturbance and the widespread use of the pesticide DDT.
Since 1982, the state has monitored the bald eagle population. The data that they have collected has provided important information about the health of the Eagles and the health of the environment. Also, the data has been used to protect critical habitat for Bald Eagles.
Tags: American Bald Eagle Bald Eagle Birds of Prey Eagle Jersey Shore Mother Nature Nikon D7000 Ocean County Raptors Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Wildlife Toms River New Jersey United States US God Bless America Haliaeetus Leucocephalus
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The Jersey Shore becomes a haven for the American Bald Eagle
Bald eagles were once plentiful in New Jersey and Ocean County. But by 1982, there was only one known nest and that nest had failed for 8 successive years. A group of scientists in the Endangered and Non-Game Species Program (ENSP) of the New Jersey Fish, Game and Wildlife department decided to do something about it. Through dedication, the ENSP re-introduced Bald Eagles into New Jersey.
New Jersey's eagles, which reached a record population of 333 birds and 82 eagle pairs actively laying eggs according to an annual report released by the state in 2011 is evidence of a comeback.
That's a dramatic increase from 30 years ago, when only one nest remained in the state - with New Jersey's population of Eagles nearly wiped out by habitat loss, human disturbance and the widespread use of the pesticide DDT.
Since 1982, the state has monitored the bald eagle population. The data that they have collected has provided important information about the health of the Eagles and the health of the environment. Also, the data has been used to protect critical habitat for Bald Eagles.
Tags: American Bald Eagle Bald Eagle Birds of Prey Eagle Jersey Shore Mother Nature Nikon D7000 Ocean County Raptors Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Wildlife Toms River New Jersey United States US God Bless America Haliaeetus Leucocephalus
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