Bald Eagle Numbers On the Rise In Alabama The number of
Alabama's nesting bald eagles appears to be on the increase,
based on the results of an aerial nesting survey conducted by
Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
(ADCNR). Indications are that there are roughly five new bald
eagle nests in the state, bringing the total to around 50. ADCNR
completed an important part of the survey last week. "We expect
to get a few more reports of new nests in addition to what we've
seen already," said Keith Hudson, a wildlife biologist who
conducted the survey for ADCNR. "We will be doing an aerial
survey every three to four weeks until all the eagles have gone
-- basically through April." Hudson said that the bald eagles he
saw during the survey last week are in the middle of their
nesting activities. "Many of the young ones are thermo
regulating now," he said. "That's when they don't have to have
assistance from the adults to stay warm. And, naturally, they'll
be flying for the first time in the week