Nesting Ecology of Golden Eagles in Elko County, Nevada

摘要

Interest in eagles and other raptorial birds has increased in recent years due to (1) population decline of certain raptorial species. Detailed information concerning present raptor populations and habitats is needed to provide data necessary for formulating management criteria for these species. An intensive inventory of golden eagle nesting sites and related habitat was initiated in Elko County, Nevada, during the spring of 1972 to: (1) provide an indication of the present golden eagle nesting population and nesting success; and (2) provide a fast, inexpensive inventory of the habitat being used by nesting golden eagles.