Survey of Large Birds of Prey and Corvids with Emphasis on Eagles

AERC partners monitor an active raven nestLarge Birds Survey, with Emphasis on Eagles
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson                         

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson supports breeding populations of a number of large raptors including bald and golden eagles, northern goshawks, ospreys, and red-tailed hawks, as well as large corvids like ravens. Aerial surveys, ground truthing, and data collection on large bird nests are needed to monitor nesting success and productivity, as well as to assist with Alaska Landbird Monitoring and other avian conservation surveys. AERC researchers conduct aerial surveys and subsequent ground-based nest surveys early in the breeding season to document and map active and inactive raptor and corvid nests and provide data and assist federal biologists in mapping the locations of nests.

 

Project in Pictures

  • JBER wildlife manager Kristy Craig monitors raptors with assistance from AERC researchers
    JBER wildlife manager Kristy Craig monitors raptor nests with assistance from AERC researchers.
  • An active Eagle Nest at JBER
    An active Bald Eagle nest at Otter Lake on JBER.
  • A Bald Eagle carries nest material
    A Bald Eagle carries nest material during the survey.
  • JBER wildlife manager Kristy Craig documents a raven nest
    JBER wildlife manager Kristy Craig documents a raven nest during the survey.
  • An active raven nest documented during the survey
    An active raven nest documented during the survey.