November 26, 2018 Golden eagles are present throughout central Kentucky during winter months, but seldom seen by people. Data on the winter range of Harper, the golden eagle tracked by Bernheim, show a strong aversion to people and the places they live. A nice example of that was seen on November 24, with an area […]
Harper Update: he’s found his summer home
We are pleased to announce that the golden eagle Harper has completed his migration from Bernheim Forest to his breeding grounds in Canada. He arrived in Churchill, Manitoba on March 30, 2018. Churchill is a town on the Hudson Bay best known for polar bears, beluga whales, and spectacular northern lights displays. It is also […]
Harper update: his return to Canada
Our most recent update on Harper’s Location shows that he has entered into Canada. After crossing over the eastern tip of Voyageurs National Park, he flew north then over the Rainy River District of Ontario. Here the boreal forest, a forest made up of primarily coniferous trees, begins in an area known as the Canadian […]
Harper Update: Flight Patterns
It has been 5 days since our last transmission of Harper’s location. He is likely to be in Canada now, having passed Duluth, MN and then over the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs National Park. It may be a while before he gets back into cellular range to transmit the data. We hope that if he […]
Harper has left Bernheim. See where he’s stopping on his migration north.
Stopovers are an important component of bird migration. These stops to rest or feed after a long flight give birds an opportunity to recharge or find cover during difficult weather. Migratory birds using the Mississippi Flyway (“What’s that?” you ask. Click here for more information) cross over vast areas of agriculture and an increasing amount […]