EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 33 MIN
Episode 313: Charles Broley and Bald Eagles
from Welcome to Florida · host Chadd Scott
Craig Pittman surveyed a variety of Florida water experts with advice for the dictator about his algae problem.In the 1940s, 50's, and 60's, bald eagle populations nationally were collapsing. The poison DDT, widely used in crop dusting, was eventually determined to be the culprit. A retired man in Florida, Charles Broley, banded bald eagles throughout mid-century; his research was essential in establishing that the birds were in trouble.Barbara Walker from Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue joins us on this episode to discuss Broley's efforts to understand bald eagles.Volunteer with Audubon Florida Eaglewatch.Here's a link to our previous bald eagle episode with Jack Davis."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our "Florida Conservation Newsletter" for only $5 per month.
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Craig Pittman surveyed a variety of Florida water experts with advice for the dictator about his algae problem. In the 1940s, 50's, and 60's, bald eagle populations nationally were collapsing. The poison DDT, widely used in crop dusting, was eventually determined to be the culprit. A retired man in Florida, Charles Broley, banded bald eagles throughout mid-century; his research was essential in establishing that the birds were in trouble. Barbara Walker from Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue joins us o...
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