New Hampshire’s bald eagle count reaches a milestone

NorthEast News is tracking a conservation milestone in the Granite State. NH Audubon counted 100 bald eagle fledglings from 64 nests in 2026, the first time the statewide total has reached triple digits since monitoring began in 1989. The increase follows decades of work by NH Audubon, state wildlife staff and volunteers who watch nests and record outcomes. The count is encouraging, while the reporting also notes ongoing pressures, including disturbance near nests and rodenticides. Monitoring helps put annual changes in context and shows what researchers are watching as the population recovers. Explore NorthEast News’ New Hampshire coverage: https://www.northenews.com/new-hampshire/