Rare Bald Eagle Seen on Charles River Esplanade

Rare Bald Eagle Seen on Charles River Esplanade

Winged Park Visitor One of Estimated 70,000 Remaining Bald Eagles in North America

BOSTON – On a recent morning, while removing debris after a winter storm, a staff member of the nonprofit Esplanade Association observed and photographed a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) on the Charles River Esplanade. The eagle flew across a bike path and then settled in a tree near the river.

“After four years with the Esplanade Association, this was the first time I’ve seen an eagle in the Park,” said Renee Portanova, Horticulture Manager at the Esplanade Association. “I was so excited that I immediately stopped our work vehicle to get out and take a photo.”

“The incredibly rare sighting of a bald eagle in downtown Boston is a testament to the natural habitat fostered by the work of the Esplanade Association, including our significant tree care program” said Michael Nichols, Executive Director at the Esplanade Association. “I hope many more visitors to the Esplanade in the coming weeks will have the privilege to see this majestic bird.”

About the Esplanade Association (esplanadeassociation.org)

The Esplanade Association is a 100% privately funded nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain the natural green space, and build community by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone. Working in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Esplanade Association is dedicated to improving the experiences of the millions of visitors who enjoy Boston’s iconic riverside green space.

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