The first bald eagle nest basket was installed at Barr Lake in 1986. As they say, ‘build it and they (eagles) will come.’ “ “This area is prime habitat for the eagles and provides a way for our visitors to safely view the nest from our gazebo boardwalk. “We are putting up our starter eagle nest basket in the same area as our last nest tree that fell down in the spring of this year,” said Park Manager Michelle Seubert. Colorado Parks and Wildlife avian researchers have found the fledging age in Colorado to be at 10-12 weeks post-hatch. The incubation period is about 35-42 days, with both the male and female sharing egg incubation and feeding duties. Nests are often found near water.įemales lay one to three eggs, which are dull white. Bald eagles often choose dead limbs in tall, mature trees, possibly because their view is not obstructed by foliage. Nests can be 7-8 feet across, usually in tall trees high above the ground. Video: ‘Livin’ The Wildlife’: Colorado Bald Eagles
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