Bald Eagles Facts - Conservation Status
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APL -American photo library © 1997-2004
Plans LTD
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Bald Eagles have suffered from excessive hunting and pollution over the years. Hunting eagles was a very popular sport not so long ago. In recent years, the problem of pollution has come to the fore in the question of Bald eagle population reduction. For instance, the use of pesticides has been one of the greatest threats to the species.
A great effort has been made to protect and restore the bald eagle population over the country. Some states support nest-monitoring and programs calling to release young birds into the wild.
Bald Eagles Facts - Reproduction
As a general rule, Bald eagles mate for life. Pair bonding activity begins in the fall. Courtship rituals tend to end up at the beginning of winter, and resume in late January, when the days begin to become longer again.
The male bald eagle put on an aerial show of ritualized movements. If the female is receptive, she will join him in flight. Established pairs return to an existing nest and add branches and grasses to make it bigger and warmer. A young pair can build their nest within a period of three weeks.
The female Bald eagle lays one to three eggs in mid-February to late March. Both female and male spend time on the nest incubating. The incubation process usually lasts 35 days. The young hatch during the period of late March through early May. The hatchlings will stay in their nest for 10 to 12 weeks. The young Bald eagles become independent at 17 to 20 weeks of age.
Bald Eagles Facts - Conservation Links
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Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region
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American Eagle Foundation - Images from a nest in Tennessee, information, links and ways you can donate.
Bald Eagles: On the Road to Recovery - Read about a harmful impact of DDT and other chemicals on the population of Bald Eagles.
Birds Of Nova Scotia - Information on range, breeding, food habits and conservation status of the bald eagle.
California Reintroduction Program - Read about the conservation efforts for condors and bald eagles.
National Wildlife Federation: American Bald Eagle - Profile with facts and conservation information.
NATURE: Eagles - The Bald Eagle Returns - Contains several successful stories on bald Eagles restoration in many parts of the USA.
Rickerts Nature Preserve - Look at the photos of bald eagles living in the preserve.
The Eagle Institute - Conservation organization offering educational programs, guided habitat trips, volunteer monitoring, and data collection opportunities.
Bald Eagles Facts - Related Links
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Picture source:
American Bald Eagle Foundation ©
Dan Hart
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American Bald Eagle Released at Santa Cruz Island - A survey on chemicals in the eagles' food and their influence on the eagles' reproduction.
Animal Bytes - Bald Eagle - General information, fun facts and bibliography on the species.
Bald Eagle - A detailed description of the species and information on protection measures taken recently.
Bald Eagle - Enchanted Learning - Information on bald Eagles for children.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - A very detailed description of bald eagles and their life history.
Bald Eagles by Brendan - A brief description of the species including its diet, habitat and preservation measures.
Bald Eagles, Links and Information - Pictures and links to information on the American Eagle, the USA's National Symbol.
Biogeography of Bald Eagle - Read about classification, distribution and evolution of the species.
Critter Corner - The American Bald Eagle - This bird is one of America's symbols and it lives right here in Wisconsin. Learn more about this wonderful creature.
IFWIS - Bald Eagle - Life history, quick facts on bald eagles and management practices for the species.
See Bald Eagles at Brackendale - A guide for visitors to Brackendale, a small community located about an hour outside Vancouver.
Species Profile: Bald Eagle - Short facts about bald Eagles.
Wildlife of the Alligator River - Describes typical diet and habitat of these birds.
