Enjoy Trumbull County reports Summer 26 bald eagle nests
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he Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is reporting 706 bald eagle nests in Ohio, following a comprehensive census in February and March. The last state census was conducted eight years ago. The results show an increase of 151 percent from 2012, when 281 nests were recorded. Bald eagle Tr u m b u l l viewing County reported 26 bald eagle opportunities nests for 2020, include the Mosquito Creek the fourth highest number in the Wildlife Area state. In 2012, the in Trumbull county reported County. nine nests. “We are grateful to every Ohioan who contributed to this effort and thank those who support conservation of high-quality habitat that kept eagles nesting in Ohio,” said Kendra Wecker, head of the Division of Wildlife. The Division of Wildlife received approximately 2,500 reports from the public for the 2020 census. Wildlife staff, including wildlife officers and biologists, verified nest locations in 85 counties. Counties along or near Lake Erie have the highest number of bald eagle nests. Bald eagles thrive near Lake Erie because of the abundance of food and nesting habitat. The 12 counties with the highest number of eagle nests include: Ottawa (90), Sandusky (50), Erie (32), Trumbull (26), Seneca (24), Wyandot (19), Lucas (18), Licking (17), Ashtabula (16), Knox (16), Mercer (16) and Wood (16). The bald eagle was once an endangered species, with only four nesting pairs in Ohio in 1979. The bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species in 2007 and from Ohio’s list in 2012. Locally, bald eagle viewing opportunities include the Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area in Trumbull County. Bald eagles in Ohio typically lay eggs and incubate in February and March. Young eagles leave the nest about three months later, usually in June. Bald eagles are protected under state law and the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. It is illegal to disturb bald eagles. When viewing these birds, remember to respect the bird’s space and stay at least 100 yards away from a bird or nest. Disturbing bald eagles at the nest site could lead the pair to abandon the eggs.
TIMELINE: REVISITING IDORA IN 2008
Valley group visits Idora carousel prior to installation
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n 1984, David and Jane Walentas purchased the Idora Park Carousel at auction for $385,000. In 2008, a Youngstown group visited Jane Walentas in Brooklyn, N.Y. During the visit, the group presented Walentas with proclamations from Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Although still in storage, the carousel was operational. These photos capture scenes from the 2008 visit where Youngstowners had the opportunity to ride the carousel prior to its installation. In 2011, Jane’s Carousel opened to the public. All photos by Joan Yanchick.
Jane Walentas (immediate left) with a carousel horse in 2008.
METRO MONTHLY ENJOY SUMMER – HOME EDITION 33
