Several Bald Eagles Congregate On A Property In South Delta
At a farm in South Delta, hundreds of bald eagles have been spotted, and the birds have no intention of leaving anytime soon.
Several of the salmon weren’t in easy reach of the eagles on the banks. So, without simple access, all the fish were blown out, Hope explained. “The period between now and salmon mating before their return is somewhat stressful. In order to survive for the foreseeable future, they have discovered this region.
They have been around since the middle of December, and Rob Hope, the raptor care manager of the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Society, predicts that they will remain there until the beginning of May.
Hope claims that the eagles had frequented the farm in the past. “That has occurred in prior years, but it appears to be more so this year than in years past.”
The eagles have arrived on the property due to a nearby organics transfer point. Eagles have realized that seagulls are gathering the scraps.
Hope explained, “So either the eagles are killing the seagulls and devouring them, or they are stealing the meat from the seagulls.
The big eagle population is also a result of the salmon spawning streams’ rising river levels in October and November.
Many birdwatchers have been drawn to the hundreds of eagles, but Hope urges them to respect private property and remain off the roads. The best method to see the birds is probably by using binoculars or a zoom lens on your camera.
