Measures proposed ; Continued surveillance of nest sites to determine success of pro- 

 duction and to learn reasons for failures . Continued research on effects of pesticides 

 and other presumed limiting factors . Educational programs and personal contacts with 

 local residents and landowners in bald eagle nesting areas to obtain maximum interest 

 and cooperation in protecting these birds and their nests . Secure cooperation of other 

 agencies in reducing and eliminating spraying of DDT. 



Number in captivity : At least 50. 



Breeding potential in captivity : Limited . 



References: 



Broley, C. L. 1958. The plight of the American Bald Eagle. Audubon Magazine, 



60:162-163, 171. 

 Cunningham, R. L. 1960. The status of the bald eagle in Florida. Audubon 



Magazine, 62:24-26, 41, 43. 

 Imler, R. H. and E. R. Kalmbach. 1955. The bald eagle and its economic status. 



U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Circular, 30:1-51. 

 Robbins, C. S. 1960. Status of the bald eagle summer of 1959. U.S. Fish and 



Wildlife Service Leaflet, 418:1-8. 

 Robertson, W. B. Park Naturalist, Everglades National Park, Homestead, 



Florida, (in lit. 1964). 



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