The American Bald Eagle Foundation counted 1,524 bald eagles in its first aerial survey during peak eagle activity in the valley since 2000.
Wednesday’s survey purpose was to find out how many eagles are in the area for the fall congregation, which normally peaks in late November, said Chloe Goodson, the foundation’s education and outreach coordinator.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted ground and aerial surveys annually from 1986 to 2000 until funding was…
