Re: Proper and safe place to view the nest from

Posted by photogeek72 on
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Thank you very much for your thorough explanation Ken.

I've been reading online from other locations that have similar scenarios and have found a few interesting details.

http://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/Wildlife%20Stewardship/bevideo/Bald%20Eagle%20Nest%20Monitoring%20Etiquette.pdf

http://www.birdingwithoutbarriers.com/2011/02/bald-eagle-nest-viewing-etiquette.html

http://www.fws.gov/midwest/eagle/pdf/NationalBaldEagleManagementGuidelines.pdf

In essence, any activity that may disrupt the normal behavior of the birds at any time should be avoided, but as you said, the parents seem to be used to people watching them from the floor. I also agree that complaining too much to local authorities may cause more unintended consequences.

Thanks again.