The bald eagle is our national emblem, in 1995 it was placed on the endangered list and was removed in 1999. The eagle feeds on carrion in our area and it is believed that the chicken growers here supply the eagle with food.
Bald Eagles are sexually mature at four or five years of age. When they are old enough to breed, they often return to the area where they were born. It is thought that Bald Eagles mate for life. However, if one member of a pair dies or disappears, the other will choose a new mate. A pair which has repeatedly failed in breeding attempts may split and look for new mates. Bald Eagle courtship involves elaborate calls and flight displays. The flight includes swoops, chases, and cartwheels, in which they fly high, lock talons, and free fall, separating just before hitting the ground.
Benjamin Franklin wanted to have the wild turkey for our national symbol but the eagle was the winner.
I think this bird is appreciated as our symbol because they are birds of prey.
We have rain here but the weather man is calling for ice this evening or snow.
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The temp fell all day here...but still too warm for snow...seems like. but they are calling for a chance. Easter comes early so spring should too!
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Also, girl, you are smart...i am going to set my blog so only those with blogs can comment...that way...none of that spam stuff. can't set the dog one liek that but i can the galla creek one.
That's a bunch of eagles right there. It sort of surprises me to see so many for I think I've only seen them singly, flying high.
feed them pat
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