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Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee
Guiding Bald Eagle Management in Arizona
Nest Location

Box Bar

Habitat near Box Bar nest site

Nest Site: Box Bar

Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service

Drainage: Verde River

Year Discovered: 1937

Elevation: 1500

Productivity: See Productivity Summaries

Closure

Closure Information: No foot or vehicle entry on the east side of the river. Floating through is allowed, but no stopping in the river or landing on the east side of the river is permitted. A small area on the west side may also be closed depending on nesting locations.

Boundaries: On the Verde River at Rio Verde Ranch - Map

Quad Sheet: Fort McDowell AZ

Dates: December 1 to June 30

Contact: Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District 480-595-3300

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