Active eagle nest reported in all but one Ohio county

(WJW) — Active bald eagle nests have now been documented in all but one of Ohio’s 88 counties, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

A survey update on the nation’s bird, and once endangered species, was shared on social media just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

“Ohio can celebrate a milestone this Independence Day with 964 confirmed active bald eagle nests,” wrote the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

Bald eagle hot spots include Ottawa, Sandusky, and Erie counties. Ottawa has the largest eagle population in the state with 112 confirmed nests, according to ODNR.

According to a map posted by ODNR, Meigs County in southern Ohio is the only county without an active eagle nest. But a map of confirmed bald eagle nests shows that there is one right along the edge of Meigs County, but it’s on Buffington Island, which is part of West Virginia.

“The bald eagle is one of Ohio’s great conservation success stories. The eagle’s remarkable comeback over the last few decades, both in Ohio and nationwide, proves how much we can accomplish when we conserve and protect habitat,” wrote the Ohio Division of Wildlife.

CLICK HERE to check out a map of confirmed eagle nests.