Gary Helm
Florida Has The Largest Bald Eagle Population In The Lower 48 States.
These magnificent birds are eye-catching thanks to their 6 – 7.5 foot wingspan, large white tail, white head and contrasting dark body. Their hooked beak and feet are yellow.
Unlike other large soaring birds such as vultures or ospreys, the bald eagle flies with its wings held flat, flapping infrequently.
Here are some other facts you may not know about our national symbol:As our national symbol, the bald eagle is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Considered a sign of strength, the eagle was used by Roman legions as their standard.
Female bald eagles are larger than males by as much as 25 percent.
With populations on the rise since the 1970s, an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs now reside in Florida. Their habitats are forested areas near expanses of shallow fresh or salt water.
The bald eagle is a conservation success story. While no longer listed under the federal Endangered Species Act or state imperiled species rule, bald eagles remain protected by both state and federal law.
I found this one in Osceola County, Florida.
Florida Has The Largest Bald Eagle Population In The Lower 48 States.
These magnificent birds are eye-catching thanks to their 6 – 7.5 foot wingspan, large white tail, white head and contrasting dark body. Their hooked beak and feet are yellow.
Unlike other large soaring birds such as vultures or ospreys, the bald eagle flies with its wings held flat, flapping infrequently.
Here are some other facts you may not know about our national symbol:As our national symbol, the bald eagle is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. Considered a sign of strength, the eagle was used by Roman legions as their standard.
Female bald eagles are larger than males by as much as 25 percent.
With populations on the rise since the 1970s, an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs now reside in Florida. Their habitats are forested areas near expanses of shallow fresh or salt water.
The bald eagle is a conservation success story. While no longer listed under the federal Endangered Species Act or state imperiled species rule, bald eagles remain protected by both state and federal law.
I found this one in Osceola County, Florida.