Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos

Golden eagles are at risk of collision with operating wind turbines located within their habitat. Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), any harassment or lethal take of the eagles in prohibited by law. Wind facility operation is an otherwise legal activity, so the USFWS is seeking a quantitative assessment of eagle collision risk and predicted fatalities at proposed wind projects. This will enable decisions to be made regarding the permitting and mitigation requirements for potential wind installations.