Empty nests and vacant territories signal an uncertain road to recovery for Michigan’s bald eagle population. Four years ago, a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu spread across the country, claiming an estimated 40% of the state’s breeding pairs.
Samples of blood taken from bald eagle chicks before they learn to fly show that legacy pollution, even contaminants banned decades ago, continue to harm Michigan’s natural environment ...
14:22 video highlighting the visit to an eagles nest, our research, and visiting the nest.
Copyright © 2026 Wings Over Water Research Institute - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.
