Protection Of Bald Eagle Nest On Great Neck School Campus

Agencies are working to ensure the protection of bald eagles that nested on the grounds of the William A. Shine Great Neck South High School campus.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says they first became aware of the eagles nesting at this location on March 22.

The DEC has since met with the district and provided school officials with signage for eagle nest protection, DEC Regional Citizen Participation Specialist Bill Fonda told Patch.

According to the DEC, the Great Neck School District is taking steps recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the birds, such as putting up caution tape and installing snow fencing to provide a buffer area for the nest.

Despite previous reports in the media of the eagles, the Great Neck School District representative told Patch the district has decided to not comment further on the birds to "ensure their protection."

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps to conserve bald eagles by protecting habitat surrounding their nests and keeping safe distance from their nests. More information on bald eagle protection can be found here.

According to the National Eagle Center, breeding season varies regionally but bald eagle nesting typically begins one to three months prior to mating. Bald eagles are known for nesting in forested areas near bodies of water.

Image via Stencil, not a picture of the bald eagles in Great Neck