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New Jersey Bald Eagle “Nacote” Sighted at Forsythe NWR

April 14th, 2016

Tracking Young Bald Eagle “Nacote” throughout the Garden State

by Larissa Smith, wildlife biologist

Nacote 4/8/2016@Kelly Hunt

Nacote 4/8/2016 Photo by Kelly Hunt

On April 8th, Kelly Hunt was photographing four bald eagles at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), two adult birds and two immature birds. When she got home and looked at the photos she realized that one of the young birds was banded and had a transmitter. It was “Nacote” back in his home area. “Nacote” was banded and outfitted with a transmitter on May 6, 2014 at the Galloway nest. Since then we have been tracking his movements on the CWF website. These photos give a great look at what the plumage of a bald eagle going into its third year looks like. You’ll also notice that the eyes and bill haven’t yet turned yellow.

Nacote 4/8/2016@Kelly Hunt

Nacote 4/8/2016 Photo by Kelly Hunt

 

Forsythe NWF@ Kelly Hunt

Forsythe NWF Photo by Kelly Hunt

 

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Larissa Smith is a wildlife biologist for Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.

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