Eagle Nest Survey
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) encompasses large tracts of boreal wetland habitat which are home to a variety of bird species, from rusty blackbirds to bald eagles. Bird species-at-risk on JBER must be monitored both to ensure their long-term survival and to mitigate their impacts on military readiness. AERC staff collect data on Species Of Special Concern (SOSC) to assist in understanding both the effects of military activities on birds and the potential for bird activity to impact military training and readiness. The survey data and sampling methods developed during this project allow JBER land managers to better understand habitat occupancy and seasonal variability of resident and migratory birds, as well as eagle nesting activity and productivity.