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Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources - Bureau of Forestry
Tuscarora State Forest Perry Co. PA
in partnership with the W. Virginia Univ.
Wildlife
Photos
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These photos were taken as part of
a WVU Golden Eagle Migration
Study
o Eastern Population Densities of Golden
Eagles (GE)
o Genetic Differences with Western
Populations of GE
o GE Migratory Routes to Avoid Wind Energy
Conflicts
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The white-tailed deer attracted
many carnivores through the
winter months
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Eagles
Bald vs. Golden
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Golden Eagle The Largest Bird of Prey in North America
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Wingspan = 33-38 inches
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Weight = 6-15 lbs.
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Dark brown body -Golden head
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What
a set
of
talons!
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Protection Status
o Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act o Enacted 1940 and Amended Sinceo $100,000 fine/Up to 1 Yr Imprisonment
for a 1st offense.o 2nd Offense=Felony and Higher
Penaltieso Currently Protected but not Listed as
Threatened or Endangered
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Eastern Population
o Estimated to be 1000 to 2000 Birds
o Summer and Breed in Northern Canada
o Migrate to the United States and Winter in NE States and Southern Appalachians
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Camera Traps
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Habitat/Location
o Small Clearings with Large Trees Nearby
o 30-60 ft Diameter will Work
o Isolated, Unvisited, Forested Hilltop
o Accessible for Maintenance in Winter
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Wildlife Observed
• Crow• Raven• Red-tailed Hawk• Golden Eagle• Immature Bald Eagle• Mature Bald Eagle• Turkey Vulture• Wild Turkey
• Coyote• Gray Fox• Raccoon• Fisher• Bobcat• Porcupine• Fox squirrel• White-tailed Deer
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Bald Eagle
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Eagle with Ravens or Philly vs Baltimore
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Red-Tailed hawk showing off
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Bobcat under the cover of darkness
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Bobcats have tufts of fur on
either side of their face
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A bobcat showed up more often
than the fox or coyote
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Bobcats have been around for a long time on the Tuscarora State Forest
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Night-time visitor
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Grey fox
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Grey fox visited several times
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Coyotes are extremely wary
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Even a Fox Squirrel showed up
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Fisher – a newcomer to the
Tuscarora State Forest
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The Fisher brought a friend to
the dinner table
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Raccoon dining alone
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‘tails fighting it out
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There is plenty of venison for
both of us
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Thank you for visiting the Tuscarora State Forest trail camera slideshow. Check back now and then for more recent photos.
Also be sure to click on the iConserve link on our website and check out our Facebook page, “Pennsylvania Forests”. We are posting trail camera pictures there as well.
Last but not least, come and see the diversity of the Tuscarora State Forest for yourself. Visit for the day or pick up a camping permit and stay for awhile.