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

Stephen Trajeski, 07/18/22
This is a really big nature center with Science involved. Good for the kids and adults to learn some everyday things about animals and insects. Love the big moving insects as you walk through the park. Would of gave it 5 starts but most of the animals were not even there. The costs is $22 for Adults fyi. It was a nice donation!
Conor Ludlow, 09/18/24
We spent the day at Squam Center with our 9 month old baby and it was fantastic. There is so much to do even for us adults. We learned so much in a fun and interactive way. Highly recommend! The staff are friendly and so knowledgeable. We had a great day!
Jenn Richey, 07/12/21
Wasn’t sure my boys (12 & 14) would enjoy going to a “nature” center mostly because, well, no video games there… Boy was I wrong! They absolutely loved it! We spent a few hours walking around and exploring everything. Definitely not the science center I remember as a kid. It’s so much nicer now!
Diane Hargbol, 07/31/24
what a great place to visit with my family and grandkids. I especially want to thank the Center for providing free scooters for walking disabilities. I wouldn't have been able to see it all if not for that. Much appreciated...THANK YOU!
Betsy Budesky, 09/21/24
We hosted another couple from out of state 11am Friday 9/20/24. None of us had experienced this 90 minute pontoon boat ride showcasing Squam Lake. It was truly wonderful. We would highly recommend it. We were warmly welcomed by staff and we were made to feel very comfortable all throughout. Pierce narrated the tour. We hung on to his every word. He's a warm, attentive steward. This is a must do activity for everyone who lives here and for those visiting. History, nature. Terrific.