During the recently completed aerial mid-winter survey of bald eagles, biologists observed 121 birds throughout the state. Eagles are continuing to expand their range around the state, establishing nesting territories in central and southern Ohio.<\/p>\n
“Thanks to good management and the support of Ohioans who purchased bald eagle cherished number plates and contributed to the Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species tax check-off, these majestic birds are once again thriving in our state,” said David M. Graham, chief of the Division of Wildlife.<\/p>\n
Ohio’s bald eagle population grew from only four nesting pairs along the southwestern Lake Erie shore 31 years ago, to a record 215 eagle nests in 2009. In 2009, 197 eaglets were produced from 113 nests.<\/p>\n\n\n
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During the recently completed aerial mid-winter survey of bald eagles, biologists observed 121 birds throughout the state. Eagles are continuing to expand their range around the state, establishing nesting territories in central and southern Ohio. “Thanks to good management and<\/p>\n