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What is the History of this Territory?

Bald eagles return to the same territory year after year. WDFW has been surveying bald eagle breeding activity since 1980. From 1980 to 1992, two aerial surveys were conducted each year, to determine occupancy (whether a pair attempted to lay eggs) and productivity (whether the attempt was successful). From 1993 – 1998 only the first (occupancy) survey was conducted. 1998 was the last year of the annual surveys. Since that time there have been statewide surveys in 2001 and 2005.

You can look at the known history of a territory if you know the “occurrence number” (territory number). The occurrence number is on your bald eagle plan, and also in the documentation that comes with the Priority Habitats and Species request.

Look up the history of a Bald Eagle Territory:

• Bald Eagle Territory History