Bald Eagle in Michigan

[Ragman]

A bald eagle flies near DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant in Monroe, Mich. on Friday, January 30, 2015. As ice forms in the Great Lakes and their waterways, as well as inland lakes, birds that rely on open water for survival fly soutA bald eagle flies near DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant in Monroe, Mich. on Friday, January 30, 2015. As ice forms in the Great Lakes and their waterways, as well as inland lakes, birds that rely on open water for survival fly south until they find it. One such place is the Monroe power plant, where warm discharge water keeps ice from forming at an inlet from Lake Erie. Brian Kaufman, Detroit Free Pressh until they find it. One such place is the Monroe power plant, where warm discharge water keeps ice from forming at an

 

[Ragman]

This eagle was spotted near the Detroit Edison plant near Monroe, Mi.

 

[layoutshooter]

There are often more than 400 around there this time of year. They are staging for their northern migration. They stay near there because of the warm water coming out of the power plant. That warm water keeps the ice from forming there, giving them access to fish, mainly shad, that come in looking for the warm.

There are now several, active, eagle nests along the lower Detroit River. Most of those nests can be found on islands that are now part of the International Refuge. Fighting Island, once an industrial waste land, is now home to several, as is Grassy and Mud. There are also eagle, and osprey, nests in the Pointe Mouillee and Erie State Games lands.

All of the areas where these nests are located are benefiting from work being done by Ducks Unlimited, Waterfowl USA, Delta Waterfowl, The Michigan Waterfowlers and Pointe Mouillee Waterfowlers. These birds have recovered well since the use of DDT was stopped.

The next big threat to their recovery are the wind generators being put up on the River and those being planned for off shore areas on Lake Erie.


http://www.13abc.com/story/27988751/dozens-of-eagles-flock-to-monroe-county-power-plant

The DTE biologist , Matt, featured in that news clip has hunted with us on the River on more than one occasion. DTE is a wonderful partner with Ducks Unlimited and is a "Benefactor" level partner, having donated in excess of $100K to the Monroe Chapter.

http://www.monroedu.com/#!our-sponsors/c1q0s

 

[jujubeans]

I just saw one last week on the side of the road...eating road kill...and of course he didn't even budge when I drove by...but then they're pretty common out here.

 

[danthewolf00]

There are a few nest along the Maumee river south of waterville, oh and FYI they are a bloody big bird.

 

[Slo-Ride]

We have/had at least 2 nesting pair just off the back of my property on the Henley sanctuary property. Never seen them but have seen 1 nest.