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Return of the Bald Eagle to Irondequoit Bay Presentation

"The Return of the Bald Eagle to Irondequoit Bay"

“Friends of Irondequoit Bay” and the Sierra Club co-sponsored a presentation

called "The Return of the Bald Eagle to Irondequoit Bay" on February 27, 2008.

Over 200 people attended this great event!

Bald Eagle expert Mike Allen, Sr. Wildlife Technician at the Department of Environmental Conservation, gave a dynamic presentation about the return of this majestic bird, from near extinction. A captive Bald Eagle, named Liberty, made a guest appearance.

Mr. Allen's presentation was about the successes and setbacks the NYSDEC has experienced reviving the bald eagle population in New York State, from just one pair of nesting Bald Eagles in 1960, to a much healthier population of more than 80 nesting pairs. The focus of the discussion was on the pair of bald eagles located on Irondequoit Bay and the policies and procedures that the NYSDEC uses to protect the birds and their sensitive nesting site.

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Co-sponsors of this event:

Sierra Club

Department of Environmental Conservation

Supporters:

Town of Irondequoit

Institute for Environmental Learning

Adirondack Mountain Club

Rochester Birding Association

Newport Yacht Club

Mrbirdnerd.com

Friends of Irondequoit Bay

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