A recent study shows that bald eagles in northwestern Washington state have adapted to climate change-induced changes in their traditional diet of salmon carcasses by searching for new food sources. In doing so, these eagles have become a valuable asset to dairy farmers in the region. By deterring p
ests and removing animal carcasses from their farms, the eagles provide a natural and effective means of pest control.outlines the mutually beneficial relationship between bald eagles and dairy farmers in northwestern Washington state.
. “However, dairy farmers in northwestern Washington do not consider the eagles threats. In fact, many farmers appreciate the services that the eagles provide such as carcass removal and pest deterrence.”and Trinity Western University in Canada, conducted face-to-face interviews with farmers on small, medium, and large dairy operations in Whatcom County to better understand this unique relationship.
Duvall said the shift in timing has reduced the number of available carcasses on the local river, not the number of individual salmon. However, many rivers in the Pacific Northwest have experienced dramatic salmon population declines, also eliminating winter resources for eagles.
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