Liberty Township near Powell in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bald Eagles in Ohio

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

1. Bald Eagles in Ohio Marker

Inscription.

1978: Listed for protection under the state and federal Endangered Species Act.
1979: Only 4 successful nesting pairs in the state.
1999: 50 nests recorded in the state.
2007: 164 nests were recorded with 116 of those nests hatching at least 1 chick.
2020: 707 nests documented in the state. Bald eagles were documented as nesting in all but three of Ohio's counties.

Did You Know?
The eagles housed here at the Columbus Zoo came from rehab facilities across the state because they can no longer survive in the wild.

Bald eagles have been spotted along the Scioto River right near the Columbus Zoo and also in various area parks around Central Ohio.

Erected by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 40° 9.53′ N, 83° 7.039′ W. Marker is near Powell, Ohio, in Delaware County. It is in Liberty Township. Marker can be reached from West Powell Road (Route 750) east of Ohio Route 257, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Powell OH 43065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Federal Conservation History of the Bald Eagle (here, next to this marker); Wetlands Conservation Projects (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Bernard Master (within shouting distance of this marker); Profile of a Prairie Dog (within shouting distance of this marker); Little House on the Prairie (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Bison (about 300 feet away); Canada Lynx (about 300 feet away); Prairie Sampler (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Powell.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2022

2. Bald Eagles in Ohio Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.