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4. Continued research on eagle behavior and reproduction, plus 

 emphasis on captive breeding programs. 



5. Increased enforcement of eagle laws and increased punish- 

 ment of offenders. 



6. Water pollution abatement. 



7. Proper safe-guards on power lines to prevent electrocution, 

 where needed. 



Ecological Significance and General Value : 



1. U. S. National symbol - with all accompanying traditional, 

 cultural, aesthetic, historical, symbolic and inspirational qualities 

 with which this bird is imbued. 



2. Important indicator species to monitor effects of pesticides 

 and other environmental contaminants. 



3. Predation and maintenance of healthy prey populations. 



4. Bird-watching as a popular past-time, plus wildlife 

 photography. 



5. Political expediency to "save" the species. 



6. Excellent educational tool to teach conservation attitudes 

 to children. 



References : (personal communication) 



Mr. Jackson Abbott, 8501 Doter Drive, Alexandria, Va. 22308. 



Mr. J. Appel, Refuge Manager, Chincoteague National Wildlife 

 Refuge, Box 62, Chincoteague, Va. 23336. 



Mr. W. Julien, Refuge Manager, Blackwater National Wildlife 

 Refuge, Cambridge, Maryland. 



National Audubon Society, Research Division, 115 Indian Mound 

 Trail, Tavernier, Fla. 33070. 



Mr. Thomas Norris, Jr., Superintendent, Assateague Island 

 National Seashore, Rt. 2, Box 294, Berlin, Md. 21811. 



A. Sprunt. 1969. Population trends of the bald eagle in North 



