regional
NFO
2017, 2018, 2019
SO
MON-RES-SPEC AQUCHR-1
Management units: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
From 2017 to 2019, continue the Golden Eagle Nesting, Foraging, and Habitat Use Study, begun in 2014, to monitor golden eagle territory occupancy and reproduction in the MSPA (see occurrence table) and to track eagle movements to identify important foraging, nesting and roosting areas. Continue to study the influence of human activity and land use on patterns of eagle movement and habitat use, measure the response of eagles to human activity while foraging, and determine whether locally produced floaters recruit into the breeding population.
Action |
Statement |
Action status |
Projects |
RES-1 |
Monitor territory occupancy and reproduction in suitable golden eagle habitat within the MSPA. Identify any threats or disturbance to eagles and provide this information to land managers so that management actions can be taken to reduce impacts from human disturbance and other threats. |
in progress |
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RES-2 |
Capture adult eagles at selected territories and attach GPS-transmitters that track eagle movements to identify important foraging areas and to study movement patterns relative to human activity within a landscape matrix of urban, rural, and undeveloped lands. Determine whether eagles switch territories and mates, document individual mortality, and track emigration or short term movements outside of the MSPA. Determine if there are multiple nesting sites within a territory and identify nest sites that are unstable or vulnerable to loss. |
in progress |
Biotelemetry Data for Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) Captured in Coastal Southern California |
RES-3 |
Analyze golden eagle foraging habitat data and develop objectives with criteria for managing open areas (grasslands and suitable areas in coastal sage scrub and chaparral) to conditions preferred by foraging eagles and that support abundant prey (e.g., black-tailed jack rabbits, ground squirrels). |
unknown |
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RES-4 |
Measure eagle behavioral responses to human activity at foraging areas. Identify the intensity and type of human activity that affects foraging behavior. |
in progress |
Biotelemetry Data for Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) Captured in Coastal Southern California |
RES-5 |
Use the GPS and behavioral response data to model potential impacts to foraging eagles under different scenarios of human disturbance at important foraging areas. Prepare management recommendations to reduce human impacts on foraging eagles, including alignment of trails, restriction of activities, and educational outreach. |
in progress |
Biotelemetry Data for Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) Captured in Coastal Southern California |
RES-6 |
Submit project metadata, datasets, and report with management recommendations to the MSP Web Portal. |
in progress |
Biotelemetry Data for Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) Captured in Coastal Southern California |
Criteria |
Deadline year |
Golden Eagle Nesting, Foraging, and Habitat Use Study Report with Management Recommendations Completed by 2020 |
2021 |