Bald eagles around the country are raising young this spring and people watching them, in person or via live-cams, might wonder just how large are those nests? An answer is provided in a photograph making the rounds via social media, showing a ranger sitting in a replica nest measuring five feet wide and three feet deep. Those are the approximate dimensions of a … [Read more...] about Bald Eagles are Raising Young in Nests The Size of Hot Tubs
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When a Fisherman Looks to The Left, He Can Hardly Believe His Eyes as He Feeds a Massive Flock of Bald Eagles
In this incredible video, commercial fisherman Jessie Peek feeds leftover fish to bald eagles on the docks of Dutch Harbor, Alaska, instead of the typical seagulls. Although he claims it's "Just another day in Alaska," having this many bald eagles in one spot would be considered a sight anyplace else in the globe! Watch how he feeds a colossal flock of the gorgeous birds by … [Read more...] about When a Fisherman Looks to The Left, He Can Hardly Believe His Eyes as He Feeds a Massive Flock of Bald Eagles
An Incredible Map Depicts The Flight Paths of Eagles Over The Course of a Year
While out on a walk, a young man called Fahd Qash from Saudi Arabia came across something peculiar. While walking near a wetland, he came upon a dead eagle with a tracking device fastened to it. Qash was intrigued when he discovered the GPS tracker had an email address printed on it. The gadget was attached to the eagle in Kazakhstan as part of a study on Steppe eagle flight … [Read more...] about An Incredible Map Depicts The Flight Paths of Eagles Over The Course of a Year
Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Two Eagles Locking Talons in Mid-Air
Some photographs need a photographer to wait years to capture. This was the case with Portland-based enthusiast Rajiv Mongia, who waited patiently to capture an incredible image of two eagles with their talons entwined in mid-air. One of the birds is flying upright, while the other is mirrored and upside down. If it weren't for the other bird holding it up, the inverted bird … [Read more...] about Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Two Eagles Locking Talons in Mid-Air