California and Nevada Golden Eagle Science Team

Team Purpose

The purpose of the Golden Eagle Science Team is to ensure conservation efforts on eagles in California and Nevada are based on the best available scientific information. Activities may include assessing data gaps, proposing / developing scientific research, providing scientific review and advice to agencies, and ensuring research methods (e.g., inventory, monitoring) are rigorous. The Golden Eagle Research Science Team is led by CDFW and NDOW.

Team Members

Members are limited to those involved and knowledgeable in Golden Eagle biology, ecology and related scientific methods.

• Member List (PDF)

Meeting Agendas and Notes

• February 21, 2019
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Notes (PDF)
• January 13, 2015
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Notes (PDF)
• January 28, 2014
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Notes (PDF)
• January 30, 2013
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Notes (PDF)
• January 23, 2012
  • Meeting Agenda (PDF)
  • Notes (PDF)

Submitting Golden Eagle Data

See Submitting Golden Eagle Data on the main golden eagle page.

Protocols and Guidance

• Interim Golden Eagle Inventory and Monitoring Protocols; and Other Recommendations - USFWS, February 2010 (PDF)
• Protocol for Golden Eagle Occupancy, Reproduction, and Prey Population Assessment - Driscoll, 2010 (PDF)
• Golden Eagle Mortality Investigation and Carcass Submission Protocol - USFWS 2014 (PDF)
• Avian Mange Mite Collection Protocol – UCD and CDFW 2015 (PDF)
• Recommendation for Minimizing Mite Transmission in Golden Eagle – UCD and CDFW 2015 (PDF)
• Wildlife Investigation Lab Avian Carcass Packaging Instructions – CDFW (PDF)
• Wildlife Investigation Lab Raptor Carcass Recovery Form – CDFW (PDF)

Publications and Reports

• Status, Biology, and Conservation Priorities for North America's Eastern Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos) Population (PDF)
• Golden Eagle Home Range, Habitat Use, Demography and Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert (PDF)
• Mountain Goat Responses to Helicopter Disturbance (PDF)
• Dall's Sheep Responses to Overflights by Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft (PDF)
• Mountain Goat Response to Helicopter Overflights in Alaska (PDF)
• Mountain Sheep Responses to Aerial Surveys (PDF)