Blackwater NWR 2007 Annual Mid-winter Eagle Survey

The annual eagle count is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2007. Rain date is Friday, January 12. On the day of the survey, participants will meet at the Blackwater NWR administrative building (which is located down the road from the Visitor Center) at 2145 Key Wallace Drive.

Schedule is as follows:

Non-roost Count
8:00 a.m. - Coffee and socializing - lunch room.
8:15 a.m. - Review of eagle identification - conference room.
8:30 a.m. – Organize survey parties - conference room.
9:00 a.m. – Depart for count stations.
10:00-10:30 a.m. – Non-roost count period
10:30-11:30 a.m. – Return data sheets to conference room.

Roost Count
3:00 p.m. – Meet at headquarters - conference room.
3:15 p.m. – Depart for count stations.
4:00-5:30 p.m. – Roost Count Period.
5:30-6:30 p.m. –Return data sheets to conference room.

If you are interested in participating in either of these surveys, please contact Sean Flint at sean_flint@fws.gov or by phone at (410) 228-2692 X 114 to sign up for the non-roost count, roost count, or both. If you are interested in a particular observation site or want to be partnered with a particular person, please provide this information. Please include your phone number in your e-mail or phone message so we can call you in case of cancellation. If the weather looks questionable early on January 11, please call Sean to verify a potential postponement before you begin your commute. (Home phone number is (410)490-0284 if you need to call before 6:00 a.m.)

If you have them, please bring binoculars, field guides, spotting scope, clipboard and warm clothes.