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Tesoro Bald Eagle Nest
This bald eagle territory was protected through the efforts of the Ginn Co. while developing a Golf course community in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the territory, the Ginn Co. and Audubon of Florida, have joined forces to monitor the success of these special bald eagles.
Individuals and students around the world are viewing the Audubon of Florida and Ginn Company’s eagle cam. Please click on link below to see the eagle cam.
The Institute of Wildlife Sciences has joined this incredible effort and added this territory to our continuing research to monitor the dispersal and movement of south Florida’s fledged bald eagles. On March 3, 2008 in a collaborative effort, one eaglet (named “Birdie”) was fitted with a satellite transmitter to monitor the movement after it fledges from the nest.
Eaglets (Birdie and Bogey) peeking out as we survey the nest to determine the day we will fit one with a transmitter. On March 3, 2008 we fitted one of the eaglets with a transmitter.
Satellite image of Tesoro eagle nest from Google Earth. Click on photo for larger image.
Satellite Update 4/4/08:
Birdie is now fledged and is developing flight skills. The nest is home base and the arrows represent round trip practice flights.
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Satellite Update 4/17/08:
On April 15th, during our final evaluation, we had a visual of Birdie and Bogey maneuvering the skies over Tesoro.
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Satellite Update 4/29/08:
Birdie is becoming more active and adventurous.
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Satellite Update 5/14/08:
Birdie is using her nesting area as home base while she masters her flying and hunting skills.
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Satellite Update 5/31/08:
Birdie is on the move!
She made her first long distance flight around 5/19/08.
Her second long distance flight took her to an area just NW of Cape Canaveral
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Satellite Update 6/10/08:
Birdie crosses state lines!
She has moved steadily northward over the last 10 days. She is now SE of Richmond, Virginia.
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Satellite Update 6/17/08:
Birdie may be settling in Virginia for the summer.
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Satellite Update 6/25/08:
Birdie appears to be following the James River, and is presently in an area called Kennon Marsh. (click on image to enlarge)
Satellite Update 7/6/08:
Birdie spent 10 days exploring new areas, but has now returned to the original summer territory. (click on image to enlarge)
Satellite Update 7/25/08:
Birdie has begun a new adventure! She has flown across state lines and is now in Maryland. (click on image to enlarge)
Satellite Update 8/12/08:
Birdie is exploring the northern end of Chesapeake Bay.
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Satellite Update 9/4/08:
Birdie is continuing her exploration of the northern end of Chesapeake Bay.
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Satellite Update 9/24/08:
Birdie is returning!
Birdie has started her migration south, and is currently in South Carolina.
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Satellite Update 10/11/08:
Birdie is back in Florida!
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Satellite Update 10/26/08:
Birdie has moved around quite a bit since arriving in Florida
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Satellite Update 11/20/08:
Birdie is almost home!
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Satellite Update 12/8/08:
Birdie visited her birthplace before moving on to Palm Beach County.
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Satellite Update 12/19/08:
Birdie has moved northward along the east coast of Florida and is currently in Sebastian. (click on image to enlarge)
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