"The Return of the Bald Eagle to Irondequoit Bay"
“Friends of Irondequoit Bay” is pleased to co-sponsor a presentation called "The Return of the Bald Eagle to Irondequoit Bay". Bald Eagle expert Mike Allen, Sr. Wildlife Technician at the Department of Environmental Conservation, will give a dynamic presentation about the return of this majestic bird, from near extinction. A captive Bald Eagle, named Liberty, will make a guest appearance. You will have an opportunity for an up close and personal experience with this imposing and symbolic bird.
Mr. Allen's presentation will be 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 this discussion will be on the pair of Bald Eagles located on Irondequoit Bay and the policies and procedures that the NYSDEC uses to protect of 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
Irondequoit Bay Fish and Game Club