Brecksville, OH - A pair of bald eagles has once again returned and is actively tending to its nest within the Pinery Narrows area in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). To protect the eagles from human disturbance, the area surrounding the nest tree will be closed February 15 - July 31, 2021. This pair has nested in CVNP since 2007 and successfully fledged a total of 17 eaglets.
The Pinery Narrows area is north of Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville, Ohio. The railroad tracks and a 30-foo right-of-way between mile posts 59 and 60 is closed to all pedestrians. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, bridle trail, and Cuyahoga River will remain open. However, the closure area may be expanded if needed to protect the eagles.
Station Road Bridge is closed for renovations until the end of March. For information, visit Preserving the Station Road Bridge (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov). The nearest Towpath access is at Frazee House or Red Lock Trailhead.
For more information about bald eagles in CVNP, visit Bald Eagles - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
In late winter, eagles lay one to three eggs that are incubated for approximately 35 days. Eagle eggs are extremely sensitive to cold temperatures, so adults must remain on the nest constantly. Human disturbance can disrupt this constant care, jeopardizing nesting success. Please observe any posted restrictions within the eagle nesting zone. Although recently removed from the endangered species list, the bald eagle is still protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Both federal laws prohibit taking, killing, selling, or otherwise harming eagles, their nests, or eggs.
CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources in one setting. For more information, visit us at www.nps.gov /cuva on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, or call 440-717-3890.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
