(MA) While many in Massachusetts may think of the colder months as the time when birds travel South, it may surprise you to learn that several species of birds are actually easier to spot in winter. For some birds, such as the snowy owl, this is because they migrate to Massachusetts from even colder climates. Other birds, such as the Canadian Goose have simply adapted to Massachusetts’ Winters. For several other reasons, one iconic bird that has been becoming easier to spot during winter is the bald eagle.
Why Are Bald Eagles Becoming Easier To Spot In winter?
In general, bald eagles have become more common in Massachusetts in large part due to the conservation work of MassWildlife. Their efforts, which have included the release of wild and captive-born eagles into the state, have led to an increase in the state’s population. Bald eagles have gone from being listed as “endangered” under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, to “threatened”, and as of 2020 are now listed as “special concern”.