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Golden Eagles Are Protected At Los Vaqueros
Some Trails Closed For Nesting
Golden eagles are commonly found within the 20,000-acre watershed. During the spring and early summer months, CCWD closes trails and other public areas near active nesting sites.
The current trail closures are listed on the map below.
Click on the map to view a larger example of the map.
In 2008, there were four golden eagles successfully fledged from three nests.
Updated March 20, 2009
Click on the map to see a larger view of the trail closures
Golden eagles are protected by state and federal law. Disturbing them can result in fines.
Golden Eagle Facts:
· Nesting Golden Eagles are extremely sensitive to the presence of people. They will leave their nest if they see people nearby. (Their eyesight is much better than human eyesight!)
· People must stay at least ½ mile from the eagles to ensure a successful nest.
· Eagles who are disturbed are likely to leave the nest. This could cause eggs or chicks to die.
· Nesting usually occurs from mid-February to late-June. In 2007, four eagles were fledged in the watershed.
· The coastal range in the greater Bay Area has the largest Golden Eagle population in the world.
Some golden eagles live at Los Vaqueros year-round, while others just pass through the area.
