k is the mollusks. In addition to this list is a large number of endangered fish and insects as well. One of the more familiar animals known to man which despondently happens to be endangered in New York is the Bald Eagle, also known as the Haliaeetus Leucocephalus. Its status in New York, as well as its federal status, is said to be threatened. Before the 19th century, there were approximately 80 nesting sites that were used by the bald eagle. They were more often than not positioned in northern and western New York. Bald eagles prefer quiet areas where there is a plethora of water to offer them their main diet, fish. One of the many reasons for the population of bald eagles in New York are the hydroelectric plants. These plants provide the eagles with an appropriate winter habitat. However, humans are harassing these habitats. There are new developments being produced along preferred watercourses, and the amount of logging taking place in the western New York area has grown tremendously. Furthermore, the waters they acquire their source of food from are being contaminated with large quantities of pesticides caused by DDT. This results in extremely thin shells as well as infertile eggs. Fortunately, there was a ban on DDT’s in the 1970’s, which then allowed the eagles to produce young again. Sorry to say, it did not last exceptionally long seeing as humans were starting to take over their habitats. In 1976, efforts were made to bring about a breeding population, which became known as the New York State Bald Eagle Restoration Project. Within 13 years, 198 nestling bald eagles were collected from various areas across the United States, especially Alaska, and were scattered throughout New York. As of 1996, there were 29 breeding pairs and 37 fledged young throughout New York. Now it is up to the eagles to repopulate the areas from which they were eradicated. Another living creature that has been helped out her...
