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Education
Places to
See Eagles
Mississippi River
– Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa have resident and
migratory populations...
Alaska - As many as 3,000 bald eagles gather in autumn at
the Chilkat River Bald Eagle Preserve...
California – Tule Lake, Klamath Lake, and Bear Valley
National Wildlife Refuges, all near... more
states
Places to
learn about Bald Eagles
By far the best
place to see and learn about live eagles is to attend one of the
Eagle Educational Programs here at the eagle Center. They are free
with admission and given several times a day, call to inquire on
the next showing. In addition to the following pages on our
website site, visit our friends at www.baldeagleinfo.com
for more great information on our nation's symbol.
Bald Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
Bald eagles are
visible here from November through the end of March. If you want
to see aerial displays and pair bonding, the best time to come is
January through... more
bald eagle FAQ's
Minnesota's
Wintering Bald Eagles
While resident
eagles abound in Minnesota, each year the Mississippi River valley
becomes a migration corridor for many species of waterfowl,
raptors, and shorebirds that move back and forth from their
northern summer homes to the warmer southern... more
about wintering bald eagles in Minnesota
Why are bald
eagles in Wabasha, Minnesota?
Food!!! Eagles’
primary diet is fish. Bald Eagles which are fishing eagles, seem
prefer gizzard shad, which are abundant ... more
Visual, Age
and Sex Identification
As with most raptors, the female bald eagles are 25% -30% larger
males. It is difficult to tell males from females because their
coloration is remarkably similar. In the wild... more
on bald eagle identification
Physiology
and Physical Adaptations of Bald Eagles
Vision is definitely
the most important sense of the bald eagle. A bald Eagles eyes are
very powerful - they have vision up to 4 times that of humans and
can spot another eagle soaring at a distance of... more
Historical
and Cultural Significance
For centuries humans
have been fascinated by bald eagles in no small part due to the
diverse feelings eagles evoke. For some, it’s a strong sense of
patriotic pride since the bald eagle is our national symbol.
Because they're so large, for others they symbolize power,
might, dominance... more
on bald eagle history and culture
Habitats
Bald Eagles spend
over 90% of daylight hours perching in both winter and summer -
sometimes up to eighteen hours! Perches have a great significance
to the eagle, but they are more flexible in choosing perches than
roosting or nesting sites since perches allow eagles to loaf or
rest and give the eagles a place to... more
about bald eagle habitat
Diet and
Food Consumption
Bald eagles feed on
a variety of prey items including fish (mostly shallow-water fish
like gizzard shad, cisco, suckers and small northern pike),
waterfowl, seabirds and small mammals like rabbits. Eagles will
also take advantage of road-kill and carrion (dead animals).
Scavenging allows eagles to conserve... more
on diet
Distribution
and Migration of Bald Eagles
In the mid-1600s
when the first white settlers landed on the shores of North
America bald eagles ranged over most of the continent. Bald eagle
populations were estimated to upward of... more
Eggs,
Eaglets and Nesting Habits
Nesting
An eagle will return to the same nest year after year. Most nests
are about four feet across and three feet deep. Each year that the
eagle returns, they will restore and repair...
Eggs
The egg of a bald eagle is a dull white with no markings except
for a rare few that have pale brown spots. The eggs are about
three inches in length, and are laid over a period of 2 to 4 days.
A clutch... more on
this subject
The Human
Effects on the Bald Eagle
Shooting
For centuries eagles have provided easy sport for white
settlers. In Florida John Audubon bragged about his marksmanship,
killing five... more
Protecting
the Bald Eagle
Current status
In 2006 the USFWS worked to completely de-list the bald eagle,
and President George W. Bush signed this de-listing into law... more
on Federal and State legislation to protect the bald eagle.
Upper
Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
The 261-Mile
Upper Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge was
established by an Act of Congress on June 7, 1924... more
The
Endangered Species Act of 1973 and Other USFW Resources
Visit this USFWS
Page for the full Act and other resources
American
Bald Eagle Information
www.baldeagleinfo.com
is an in-depth web site
featuring bald eagle information, eagle photos, and bald eagle facts.
Also provided is information on where to view bald eagles, the status of the bald eagle, bald eagle screen savers, bald eagle greeting cards, and eagle stories.
Golden and harpy eagle facts and photos are also featured on this
site, visit www.baldeagleinfo.com
for a super resource.
Programs,
Hours and Admission Fees
Hour-long
educational feeding programs are given a number of times each day,
providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about our national
bird as well as participate in Q & A sessions. Harriet, Angel
and Columbia our Education Eagles are available almost all other
hours. Our birds are not caged so.... programs,
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