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    Bald Eaglet Confirmed in Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation

    News & Press | May 2010

    Bald Eaglet Confirmed in Cleveland Metroparks Rocky River Reservation

    Posted: May 11, 2010
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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    MAY 5, 2010

     

    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

    JANE CHRISTYSON or BOB ROTATORI

    216-635-3200, EXT. 3229 or 3263

    Cell: 216-780-9592 (Christyson) 

    Cell: 216-926-3250 (Rotatori) 

     

    The second successful hatching of a bald eaglet in Cleveland
    Metroparks Rocky River Reservation was recently reported. 
    This is only the second time in decades that eagles have nested in
    the Rocky RiverValley, and the second confirmed nest in
    CuyahogaCounty.  In 2007, the first pair of eagles in over 70
    years successfully nested and fledged young in CuyahogaCounty, in
    Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation.   

     

    Chief of Outdoor Education Dr. Robert Hinkle describes the nest as
    "Approximately 5 feet in diameter, made of sticks and about 60
    to 80 feet above the ground. The birds nested in a former hawk nest
    last year and returned to the same location. The nest was damaged
    over the winter, but the pair rebuilt the nest and laid eggs. 
    I am thrilled that this pair was able to hatch this chick and
    contribute to the growing numbers of bald eagles in this
    area."  

     

    "I am pleased that Cleveland Metroparks has provided the
    habitat necessary for nesting bald eagles," said Chief of
    Natural Resources John Mack.  "This again confirms the
    importance of preserving and protecting wildlands in urban
    spaces."         


     

    The specific location of the nest has not been disclosed. Human
    disturbance can have an impact on the bald eagle, as most need
    privacy and quiet to raise their young.  Many times, people
    wanting to observe or photograph the eagles can disturb them enough
    to cause them to abandon a nest. For this reason, the location will
    not be made public and access to the area will be restricted.

     

    Go to Cleveland Metroparks Facebook page
    (facebook.com/clevelandmetroparks, and click "notes" tab)
    to see images and videos of the eagles and eaglet. 

     

    Although recently removed from the endangered species list, the
    bald eagle is still protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle
    Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Both federal laws
    prohibit taking, killing, selling, or otherwise harming eagles,
    their nests or eggs.

     

    It's an eaglet! . . .  in Cleveland Metroparks - part of your
    life, naturally.  



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