Scott Mehus – National Eagle Center

“The Golden Eagle Project: A Survey of Winter Populations in the Driftless Region and Beyond”

Come learn more about the two species of eagles that can be seen in Minnesota and the best places to observe Golden Eagles. To the casual observer, being able to identify the difference between juvenile Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles can be difficult. This program will present all kinds of useful field markers to help make that identification easier.

Scott will also share information on The Golden Eagle Project, a partnership of the National Eagle Center, Audubon Minnesota, Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, and Camp Ripley Military Installation. This partnership has released eight Golden Eagles wintering in Minnesota with satellite transmitters to determine where they go during the nesting season and to better understand their winter habitat requirements.

Scott will be sharing data and information about the Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Survey. He will also hope to entice you and encourage you to become involved as a citizen scientist and help with the annual survey.

Scott Mehus is co-director of the Golden Eagle Project, a partnership studying wintering Golden Eagles in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Midwest.  He has been watching and studying the Golden Eagles for over 26 years. He has degrees in Environmental Interpretation, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

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Photo Credit: Cleve Nash/Audubon Photography Awards