Decorah Eagles, Ustream.TV: December 16, 2013 RRP has announced lodging information for the RRP ATF 2014 event. We have made arrangements with Luther Coll. Watch the Decorah Eagles! We have a stream here, but check out **our NEW ADS-FREE STREAM ** at our website: We will be chatting there as well, so be sure to follow the link to see an ads-free stream and to chat with us! This is the Decorah Eagles nest, which is located just south of the city of Decorah near the trout hatchery. For more information about the eagles and their nest, please follow this link: We hope you enjoy watching in 2017 and 2018! Thank you! The Weather Forecast Thanks to A2Z Security Cameras for their help and support with our new HD cameras and to the City of Decorah MetroNet for their help bringing the Decorah N2B nest to the world! About the Raptor Resource Project The Decorah Eagle cam is brought to you by the Raptor Resource Project, which specializes in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls.
Raptor Resource Project P. Bald Eagle | Basic Facts About Bald Eagles. The bald eagle is the only eagle unique to North America. Its distinctive brown body and white head and tail make it easy to identify even from a distance. When flying, the bald eagle very rarely flaps its wings but soars instead, holding its wings almost completely flat.
Its hooked bill, legs and feet are yellow. © Douglas Brown Diet Eagles primarily eat fish, carrion, smaller birds and rodents. Population Bald eagle numbers in the U.S. were estimated to be between 300,000-500,000 in the 1700s. Range Bald eagles live near bodies of water in Canada and Alaska, and in scattered locations all throughout the lower 48 states and Mexico. Behavior Did You Know? Immature bald eagles don’t develop their distinctive white head and tail until they are between 4 and 5 years old. The bald eagle is not picky about how it gets its food. Bald eagles make a high-pitched squeaking sound. During breeding season, the male and female work together to build a nest of sticks, usually located at the top of a tree.
Where do thay live. Bald Eagle Facts for Kids | North American Birds. Clearly recognized by its white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States of America since 1782. Yet starting in the 1950s, this symbol of American patriotism began to dramatically decline in numbers due to the use of the chemical DDT.
After rigorous conservation efforts by the United States government, the bald eagle successfully rejuvenated its population and can comfortably continue its role as the national bird of the US. With a 2 m (7 ft.) wing span, a weight of 3-7 kg (7-15 lb.), and an overall size of 71-96 cm (28-38 in.), the bald eagle is one of the largest raptors in the world. Living near a constant source of water, bald eagles feast on fish, ducks, snakes and turtles. They will also eat rabbits, muskrats, and dead animals. Utilizing their acute sense of sight and powerful talons, bald eagles attack their prey by swooping down on them at an angle. Bald eagles can reach great heights when flying. About the Author. The males are soterthen the females. Eagles. Eagles. Eagle.