Nesting territory definition
Nesting territory means an area identified by the State Forester that contains, or historically contained, one or more nests of a mated pair of birds.
Nesting territory. The area associated with one breeding pair of bald eagles and that contains one or more nests. In rare cases, a nesting territory may lack a nest at the time of the survey, as when the nest is destroyed by severe weather. Nestling: A young eagle (eaglet) that is incapable of flight and that is dependent on its parents. Once an eaglet fledges (i.e., leaves the nest), it becomes a fledgling. Non-Injurious Disturbance: Persistent and intentional disturbance to disperse bald eagles from a site, such as an airport or a fish hatchery, without physical capture or direct handling, or by any means likely to cause injury. Permanent Activity: Any activity expected to disturb bald eagles during two or more nesting seasons. Reproductive Success: The number of fledglings produced annually by a bald eagle pair.