eagles
Bald Eagle Gallery
Photo: Ana Santos
Photo: Ana Santos
Photo: Ana Santos
Photo: Ana Santos
Photo: Ana Santos
Understanding Bald Eagles
Facts:
- Eagle Eye – Able to see the glint of a herring at ½ km, eagle’s eyes are 8 times sharper than a human’s with 20/20 vision.
- Power Beak – Hooked and self-sharpening, this meat tearing tool is used tenderly in courtship.
- Feather Light Bones – Hollow bones weigh less than half the weight of the eagles 7,000 feathers.
- Designer Feet – Large, strong feet have tiny spikes that grip slippery fish.
- Flight Control – Tail feather can be tilted or spread to function as a rudder or brake.
Eagle Watch
Volunteer Interpreter Program
Volunteer interpreters share their knowledge and love of bald eagles with people from around the world. This program is a wonderful way to learn about bald eagles, meet interesting people and have fun.
At Eagle Run, Brackendale. Photo: Ana Santos
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Eagle Watch 2011/12
Photo: Chris Elkins
Eagle Watch is over for 11/12. See you in November!