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Eagle Nesting Season in Land Between The Lakes

Eagle Nesting Season in Land Between The Lakes

Submitted by Ray Stainfield, Volunteer at Land Between The Lakes

Bald Eagle chick, Photo by Ray Stainfield
Bald Eagle chick, Photo by Ray Stainfield

In 2014, there were 14 active nests in Kentucky which produced 20 fledglings and 5 active nests in Tennessee which produced 6 fledglings.  The total for Land Between the Lakes is 26 fledglings from 19 active nests. There were 8 nests in Kentucky and 4 in Tennessee that were inactive but in good condition.

In all, there was an increase of 12 new nests on the Land Between the Lakes, 7 in Kentucky and 5 in Tennessee.  The fledgling season was 3 months long with the first fledgling leaving the nest April 7, 2014.

Summary of 2014 Results:

Kentucky:

  • Fledglings: 20
  • Active Nests: 14
  • Inactive Nests: 8

Tennessee:

  • Fledglings: 6
  • Active nests: 5
  • Inactive nests: 4

Total Fledged:  26

*Active nests were those that had adults sitting or chicks present during the helicopter flight of March 13, 2014 or during ground surveys.

*Inactive nests are those that are in good condition, but no birds were present during surveys.

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