CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Bald eagles have become a common sight here in western Massachusetts, especially along the Connecticut River. However, it may be rare to see a bald eagle carrying a stick, and the MassWildlife wants you to let them know if you see one.
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From December through February, bald eagles are out collecting materials they will need to create a new nest. The male bald eagles will go out and bring sticks and other materials to the female who will then construct the nest.
Bald eagles are still considered a “special concern” under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and are protected under federal and state law. If you do find a nest, do not touch it. It is illegal to destroy, relocate, or possess bald eagles, their nests, and eggs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Federal law also protects all parts of bald eagles, alive or dead, including feathers and egg shells, without a federal, state, or tribal permit.