The premonitoring
territory (foraging and nesting areas) will occur 2
weeks before scheduled installation of the capture
facility. Pre-monitoring will include a minimum of 4
days a week for a two week period and will focus
observations along the Madison Arm of Hebegen [sic]
Lake . . . . This will allow monitoring to occur
before the beginning of the general nesting period
(February 1).
installed before bald eagle nesting activities are
initiated. If installation of the facility is delayed
until after February 15, the USFS would consider
foregoing pre-monitoring in exchange for 8 days
of monitoring during operation of the capture
facility. . . . Installation of the capture facility
before February 1 is preferred.
Eagle Management Plan.