Bald Eagle Eaglets

Big news from the Apple Road Silverado Mitigation Site! For the first time, our team has observed not one, but two bald eagle eaglets on the site. While the mitigation site has been home to a pair of nesting eagles in the past, this marks a significant milestone as it is the first year we have documented a successful nest. Although the site was originally established as a vernal pool preserve, this discovery highlights the broader ecological value that can emerge from conservation efforts. The eagle nests are a joyful side benefit of this thriving grassland ecosystem and a testament to the dedicated efforts of our ongoing conservation initiatives.

“We monitor the site and potential nest locations annually. We first saw the two adults around 2021, and have observed foraging, mating, and nesting behaviors in the past, but getting to see two eaglets this year was really exciting! The site is close to the Cosumnes River and a few reservoirs where we think the adults hunt,” says Maresa Scofield, lead ecologist on the project. “It was encouraging to see the eagles nest successfully this year! Hopefully they continue to return to the site to nest in the future.”

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