Salisbury Post: Eagles settle in at High Rock

The Salisbury Post ran a story today (Eagles settle in at High Rock, by Karissa Minn) highlighting APGI's efforts to carefully cultivate bald eagle habitats at the Yadkin Project. 

A record number of bald eagle nests were spotted during an aerial survey conducted in March. The survey found seven active nests at the Yadkin Project — three at High Rock Lake, two at Tuckertown and one each at Falls and Badin Lake — the largest number of active nests since APGI began conducting annual surveys in 2001.  

During the past 10 years, 19 different bald eagle nests have been identified along the reservoirs, producing nearly 50 chicks. That is a testament to the type of environment and natural habitat that exists around the Yadkin Project.

Marshall Olson, APGI's environmental and natural resources manager, has made a concerted effort to manage the property around the reservoirs in a responsible way that attracts and protects bald eagles and other wildlife.  

Click here to read the complete Salisbury Post article and see more photos from Jon C. Lakey.