Learn About Connecticut Eagles at Avon Land Trust Meeting

Submitted by Susan Davey, Avon Land Trust

On Thursday, November 20th, the Avon Land Trust presents its Annual Meeting program at 7:00 p.m. in the Avon High School Community Room. The featured speaker is retired wildlife biologist, Julie Victoria, who will present Eagles in Connecticut.

Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) have been monitored by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection since 1992, when they began nesting here again after restrictions on the use of DDT and other organochlorine pesticides in the early 1970s prompted a steady recovery. Though not a common bird in the state, they were moved off the endangered species list in less than 30 years.

Come learn the history of eagles and their current status and distribution in Connecticut, and see what your land trust is up to. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please visit our website, www.avonlandtrust.org, or contact Susan at 860-673-7544.

Image courtesy Brian Ralphs/ Wikimedia Commons

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