Bald Eagles on Squam Lake

Bald Eagles first nested on Squam Lake in 2003 (the first pair to do so in the Lakes Region in more than 50 years). The original pair picked a lovely spot right in the center of the lake. The old male was replaced in 2013 and the old female was ousted in 2020 (aged 21 years).

Since 2003, thirty-one chicks have fledged from this territory. No doubt, many of those chicks have returned to breed at the now more than 25 nesting sites in the Lakes Region. In 2024 a second pair of Bald Eagles built a new nest on Little Squam Lake.

In 2023, NH Audubon staff and field volunteers continued to track the robust resurgence of the Granite State’s Bald Eagle population. State-wide monitoring confirmed 109 TERRITORIAL PAIRS in NH, up 18% compared to 2022. 61 SUCCESSFUL NESTS, produced 93 YOUNG, the latter up nearly 11% over the 84 fledglings produced in 2022. The 2023 breeding season totals for all categories set new state-record highs for the post-DDT era. Read more about NH Audubon's Bald eagle Monitoring and Management.

Squam Lake Bald Eagle Nesting Success:

2023 – The pair built a new nest on Long Island and fledged 2 chicks
2022 - 2 chicks fledged
2021 - Too late to nest
2020 - 3 chicks fledged
2019 - Nest failed in early April.
2018 - Nest failed after hatch. Possibly due to predation.
2017 - Nesting attempt failed in April after nest damaged in winter
2016 - 3 chicks fledged
2015 - Nest failed
2014 - 3 chicks fledged
2013 - Nest failed due to severe ice storm in late April
2012 - 3 chicks fledged
2011 - 3 chicks fledged
2010 - 2 chicks fledged
2009 - 2 chicks fledged
2008 - 2 chicks fledged
2007 - Pair used alternate nest on Long Island, failed with eggs or small chicks
2006 - 2 chicks fledged
2005 - 2 chicks fledged
2004 - 1 chick fledged
2003 - 1 chick fledged

Jessica Porter, 05/31/23
This trip was one of many that I've taken my now 7 year old to at Squam Lakes. This was for a school field trip, and it went great! There were a few other schools there but the set up was great so that we weren't tripping over the other schools. In fact, we barely saw them throughout the 4 hours we spent. We got to see the new baby mountain lions and a lot of others that were out during our time there.
Lecia Golden, 09/23/23
The boat ride was so fun and the guide so knowledgeable about the lake. Trails well maintained and easy to traverse. The animal enclosures were large and blended in to the surrounding landscape beautifully. Animals looked relaxed and content, not like a zoo exhibit at all.
Ron Tuell, 07/23/24
It's always a great place to visit.
Lauren Busby, 10/17/18
We go here once a year and always love it. My son has been going since he was 2 and gets something out of it every year. It's a great little home and we love to learn about the animals.
Jenny Brooks, 02/08/19
Something to do in every season for everyone who has an interest in Wildlife and Nature. We've been to the Raptor Spectacular day in September and the Winter Walk in January. Both were excellent value for money.