Athena, the female golden eagle we’re tracking, is headed south across Indiana towards Bernheim. On November 24, 2019 she was located west of Salem, and had corrected course to travel directly towards Bernheim. She displayed some interesting behavior over the past few days. On November 19, Athena roosted on the Yellow River, where she was […]
Harper the Golden Eagle Completes his 1600-Mile Migration from Canada
The golden eagle, Harper, has landed back in Bernheim Forest for the fifth consecutive year! The long term research project has tracked him since 2015 on his journeys from Bernheim to the wilderness near Churchill, Manitoba. He completed the 1600-mile migration in 25 days, taking off from his summer range on October 22, 2019 and […]
Golden Eagles and Humans Part 2
Please come out tomorrow, January 18th at 11:00 for a lecture on golden eagles at the Bernheim Visitor Center entitled ‘Return of the Thunderbird’. It will cover the Bernheim Golden Eagle Project in its entirety with lots of background info, pictures, maps, and history. I will also answer any and all questions about golden eagles, […]
Bernheim Golden Eagle Migrates from Canada to Bernheim
December 14, 2018 Forests are a big part of Bernheim’s identity. The large forest blocks that comprise Bernheim and exist throughout the knobs form a ring around the Bluegrass. The reason these forests still exist is mainly due to the steep terrain and topography found in the knobs, as anything with agricultural value has long […]
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 […]