Detailed information on Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

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Mixalis

Orlando, FL | December 2012 | Positive

Within the last few years we have noticed American Bald Eagles in our area, but, it wasn't until this year 2012 that we have had constant viewings of two adults and a juvenile. Our 365 acre lake has given them somewhere to fish and us them to view ! Magnificent creatures ! What a joy to hear their cry while hovering over the lake fishing.

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tlm1

Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2012 | Positive

I was totally amazed last week when this beautiful creature swooped down onto my neighbors front yard to retrieve his lunch/snack. A squirrel that wasn't quite fast enough. What I find more amazing though is our proximity to downtown. It's about a 10 minute drive. This gorgeous Eagle was huge. The wing span could not have been less than 6 feet. We often see Hawks in our little suburb, but this Eagle was a sight I won't soon forget!

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ews1951

Keansburg, NJ | October 2012 | Positive

Within 8 miles of our house is Hartshorne Woods, which was part of the coastal defense on the East Coast. The park has hiking and biking trails with access to the Navesink River. In the spring the Bald Eagles have a nest in a secluded section of the park maintenance yard. It's a real treat to watch them fish over the river while we are kayaking.

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tabasco

Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) | June 2012 | Positive

We just returned from a weekend at the resorts at French Lick, Indiana and while there had two Bald Eagles fly right in front of the car--I suspect they were fishing in a river we were passing over. Very up close and exciting moment.

If you are a bird watcher in our region, I recommend planning a trip to the national forest and boggy areas around French Lick--we saw many other interesting birds while visiting.

And the resorts are lovely too!

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olddude

Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | Neutral

Rare visitor to the Fl. Keys

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mcash70

Logan Lake, BC (Zone 3a) | January 2010 | Positive

We have a number of Bald Eagles that live here year round, I think they are magnificent birds! During the summer when we're fishing I love to watch them diving into the lake to catch fish, I think it is amazing!
I've also seen some great battles in the air between the Bald Eagles and the Ospreys.

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Tozai

Williford, AR | January 2010 | Positive

Bald eagles are plentiful in NE Arkansas during the winter months. I see them frequently fishing the Spring River. I've never seen one in the summer, so I assume they migrate. They really are magnificent!

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raisedbedbob

Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | January 2010 | Positive

Our national symbol is making a spectacular comeback! On 1/3/10, I identified 4 adults and 3 juveniles. I also observed three nests. An adult was carrying green material to 1 nest in preparation for egg laying. I have also abserved them in the Aleution Islands where there are no trees. Quite a sight to see them nesting on cliff tops.

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ic_conifers

Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) | July 2009 | Positive

Bald eagles flock to the Iowa River and other local rivers in winter. They are an amazing sight to behold. When I moved to Iowa from New York City, I didn't really believe my new friends that I would see bald eagles in the wild in winter. However, they are hear and there are lots of them! They like to gather around dams for the easy pickings of fish.

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joegee

Bucyrus, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2009 | Positive

When I was growing up, DDT was still in use. I remember seeing eagles and other raptors as zoo creatures.

A few years after the DDT ban, once levels in the food chain had dwindled, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources began reintroducing breeding pairs to Ohio wilderness parks. I saw my first wild bald eagle in the 1990's. Now I see them every year.

They nest all around this state. Everywhere in Ohio is eagle country. Once again it is possible to hear the cry of an eagle and see the flash of white in the sky that lets you know the United States' national bird is flying over head.

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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