GOSBY Eagles Nest Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 3/17/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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For the first time in modern memory, a bald eagle nest
has been identified along the Buckeye side of the Ohio
River in Brown County, according to the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The
nest, a first for Brown County, is one of 14 new bald eagle
nests identified in the state thus far this year. An additional
new eagle nest was discovered at Rocky Fork Lake in
Highland County on March 30.
It is exciting to see that bald eagles are nesting along or
near the Ohio River. In fact, the Brown and Highland county
nests are the first in modern times to be located in
southwestern Ohio,” said Steven A. Gray, chief of the
Division of Wildlife.

The Brown County nest is located about two miles east of
Higginsport on the Brown County Rural Water property on
U.S. 52. Individuals are reminded that state and federal laws
protect bald eagles and their nest sites. Any type of
disturbance around a nest could cause the birds to abandon
the site or discourage them from using the nest in the future.
By mid-April, an observation area will be set up for those
interested in viewing the Brown County eagles. The eagles
are currently incubating an unknown number of eggs, which
are expected to hatch in the next two weeks. Prospective
"eagle watchers” should bring binoculars or a spotting scope
for best viewing.

There are currently 122 eagle nests in
39 Ohio counties. Most of the nests are located along Lake Erie’s
western marshes, but in the last few years more nests have been discovered
inland as bald eagles expand their range throughout the state.
Of the 122 nests across the state, 104 pairs have laid eggs
and begun incubation and five of those nests have had
successful hatches. Besides the Brown County nest, 12
other new eagle pairs have also been identified so far. Four
of the new pairs are in Sandusky County, two in Wood
County, and one each in Erie, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa,
Seneca and Trumbull counties.

As of right now the viewing area is closed because the eagle
pair has a new nest. It's possible the Eagles will return to
their first nest for their next haching. You can still park outside
the gate and across the road and watch the skys as they do
fly around here and maybe you can spot one.

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