Citizen
science has a major role in the research we do and scientists would not be able
to study large ranging animals such as the Martial Eagle without it. Scientists
cannot be in a million places at once and so we need you to be our eyes! Please
report any sightings of nests on power lines. These nests can usually be seen from
the road, so have a look the next time you go on a long journey.We are
specifically looking for nest locations on the power lines as well as nests in
trees (both alien and exotic) in close proximity to the power transmission
network. Please report the GPS location and take a photo if you can of the nest
that you have found. If you have binoculars or a scope you can maybe see if an
eagle is in the nest. Please report your sightings but always maintain a safe
distance from the nest so that you do not disturb breeding eagles. Report your
sightings to us directly at electricmartialeagleproject@gmail.com. We are trying to get the Marital
Eagle on the special watch program with the South African Bird Atlas Project.
The project
is currently being funded by 4 sponsors only cover 1% of its estimated budget.
So much more could be achieved if more of the budget requirements could be
realised. Please visit the Microryza crowd source funding page where you can donate towards
the project.
Photo by the Black Eagle Project
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