at the Fall Migration
hundreds of mile each fall, these migrating eagles complete an amazing
journey. As lakes and rivers freeze in the north latitudes the Bald eagles
begin their fall migration. How far south will they travel, and where
will they go during the winter season? As you study fall migration
consider these questions:
habitat are they seeking each fall?
do they stop along the migration route?
- Why do
New York area?
transmitters (PTT's) give us a sneak peak at eagle migration - right
from our classrooms.
Bald Eagles U21, U25, U27, and S28
study our 4 bald eagles.
can you learn about the eagles from their fall travels? Take a look!
2008 Eagle Migration
Pictures and Stories >>
groups. Print map,
data and hand-outs
for each group. Look closely at the map and data. Complete the handout
and then challenge your group to answer these additional questions!
are the nest sites for each bird? (Look for many dots in one area.)Circle
eagle's nest was the furthest north?
did Eagle U25 leave its nest site to start the migration south? The
eagle left earliest?
which dates did each eagle migrate the most quickly?
are the migrations of the four birds similar? How are they different?
what this map tells you about bald eagle migration.
one new question you have.
Compare the Fall 2008 migration with Fall 2007. Both years we tracked
U21, U25, and U27. Show your comparison using a graphic organizer (table,
Venn diagram, etc.). Share your research with your class.