From the Cornell Chronicle: Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers
Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers
By James Dean, September 11, 2024
Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters’ ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, new Cornell research finds.