The USF&WS is investigating the incident (Thank-you!).
Please forward information to them at the address below. If you saw the incident (I have heard from 2 witnesses and understand there were more) please tell Sandra Doran exactly what you saw and when. Other observations from that day and subsequently would also probably be helpful to indicate the status of that Bald Eagle family.
--Dave Nutter
Begin forwarded message:
From: sandra_do...@fws.gov
Date: June 21, 2011 8:41:07 PM
To: nutter.d...@me.com
Subject: Re: Fw: [cayugabirds-l] Mud Lock Bald Eagles driven off nest by helicopter
Dave, Thanks for the report. We are looking into this. Did anyone observe the 2nd eaglet at the nest? Please keep me informed.
Sandie
Sandra Doran, Fish & Wildlife Biologist
Conservation Planning Assistance/Endangered Species Branch
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
New York Field Office (Region 5)
3817 Luker Rd.
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334 (voice)
(607) 753-9699 (fax)
http://nyfo.fws.gov (web)
sandra_do...@fws.gov (email)
Tim R Sullivan/R5/FWS/DOI 06/20/2011 08:15 AM
Sandra Doran/R5/FWS/DOI@FWS Fw: [cayugabirds-l] Mud Lock Bald Eagles driven off nest by helicopter
fyi
Tim Sullivan
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
New York Field Office (Region 5)
3817 Luker Rd.
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-9334 (voice)
(607) 753-9699 (fax)
http://nyfo.fws.gov (web)
tim_sulli...@fws.gov (email)
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Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com>
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Dave Nutter <nutter.d...@me.com>
<cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu> [cayugabirds-l] Mud Lock Bald Eagles driven off nest by helicopter
I received a report that today (19 June 2011) a helicopter flew very low over the Bald Eagle nest at Mud Lock at the north end of Cayuga Lake, driving the two young birds from it in flight. The witness said the move by the helicopter appeared deliberately directed at the nest. Only one of the youngsters returned about 20 minutes later, appearing tired The other youngster, which may not have flown before, did not return during the time the witness was there. The helicopter was yellow with darker trim, which the witness described as being similar to helicopters used by New York State. I assume that even though Bald Eagles have been removed from the Endangered Species list, they and their active nests are still supposed to be protected from such harassment, and I am hoping that someone on this listserv can pass this information on to the appropriate authorities. I hope that the helicopter can be identified and its pilot prosecuted.
--Dave Nutter
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