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Bald Eagle Population Thrives in Ohio, Despite Slight Decline

1/28/2026

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In Cleveland, Ohio, the Ohio Division of Wildlife counted 715 winter bald eagles: 592 adults and 123 juveniles.
Delaware and Franklin counties led sightings, each with 26 eagles.
Will Babb of the Division said the numbers were slightly lower because the survey relied on public reports.
The eagle population has recovered since 1979, when four nesting pairs existed.
Last spring, a census found 964 active nests, up 36 percent from 2000.

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Story summary

In Cleveland, Ohio, the Ohio Division of Wildlife counted 715 winter bald eagles: 592 adults and 123 juveniles.
Delaware and Franklin counties led sightings, each with 26 eagles.
Will Babb of the Division said the numbers were slightly lower because the survey relied on public reports.
The eagle population has recovered since 1979, when four nesting pairs existed.
Last spring, a census found 964 active nests, up 36 percent from 2000.