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Help Count Ohio's Soaring Bald Eagle Nests!

2/23/2025

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Summary

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Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in a vital mission to count bald eagle nests by March 16, 2025! With their population soaring to 707 nests in 2020, these majestic birds need your help. Report any sightings at wildohio.gov and be part of this important conservation effort!

History

Historical Context

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' initiative to count bald eagle nests reflects ongoing conservation efforts that gained momentum after the bald eagle was removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007. Historical threats, including habitat destruction and pesticide use, led to significant population declines. The Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 laid the groundwork for their recovery, emphasizing the importance of habitat preservation in conservation strategies.

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Story summary

Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources in a vital mission to count bald eagle nests by March 16, 2025! With their population soaring to 707 nests in 2020, these majestic birds need your help. Report any sightings at wildohio.gov and be part of this important conservation effort!

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