10/13/2026
Bald eagle migration patterns vary based on age, breeding location, food availability, and seasonal conditions. In Alaska, northern adults typically begin their fall migration as lakes and rivers freeze, moving toward coastal areas and open water before returning to their breeding grounds when conditions allow.
(Source: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=baldeagle.main)
Why does that matter for spill planning? Understanding when and where sensitive species may be present helps inform a more effective response. Integrity uses multiple scientific data sources to develop seasonal, risk-based species lists that help response teams identify potentially impacted threatened and endangered species and minimize environmental impacts during a spill. 🛢️ 🦅
