Not only is the golden eagle the national bird of Mexico. It
is only found in 9 states between Alaska and Mexico. And one of these is Baja
California Sur.
National Golden eagle day fell this weekend on the 13 of
February and CONAP proudly announced that numbers have grown in Baja California Sur to 317 nests and
119 mating pairs. Record results when compared to only 117 nests and 80 couples
in 2010.
Most of the birds were spotted south of La Paz and north of
Los Cabos in the Biosphere Reserve Sierra de la Laguna. The Deputy Director,
Victor Anguiano, says “the increased numbers represent a step forward in the
conservation of this endangered species, and care of the area is essential
so that they can reproduce”.