Habitat use by post-fledging white-tailed eagles shows avoidance of human infrastructure and agricultural areas

摘要: Habitat use studies provide invaluable information for the conservation of species that suffer from habitat loss or degradation. We used satellite telemetry to study white-tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) in relation six classes (artificial surfaces, agricultural areas, forests, semi-natural wetlands and waterbodies) five forest age (0–9, 10–19, 20–59, 60–99 ≥ 100 years old) during post-fledging period Finland. The period, defined here as between fledging dispersal natal area, is a critical life-history stage. Our primary objective was could be integrated into landscape planning, including wind-energy development (which poses threat eagles). found were selected by young areas (i.e., transitional woodland bare rock) wetlands. When using stands 0–9 old, presumably due retention trees surrounded clear-cut perching sites. Conversely, avoided artificial (the immediate vicinity of) waterbodies. conclude conversion natural habitats built detrimental because it reduces availability. They, however, appear capable forests recently impacted forestry if perch are present. Careful planning needed protect priority avoid conflicts with an expanding eagle population (e.g., building wind farms already environmentally disturbed).