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There are ospreys, bald eagles, quail, squirrels, ravens and rattlesnakes underfoot. There is plenty of wildlife on the reservation, but seeing it is always a hit-or-miss proposition. (AZCentral -- Travel)
In South Carolina, injured birds fly again Aug 22, 2008
Elsewhere, white gravel paths gently wind past aviaries featuring raptors including golden and bald eagles, falcons and red-tailed hawks from the center s collection of about 100 birds. The center had its beginnings in 1991 as a medical center for injured raptors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
North Pole refinery slowdown could mean higher gas prices Aug 22, 2008
Sandhill cranes mate for life, sometimes divorce, are often killed by bald eagles and entertain observers with leaping, wing flapping and dancing. The features an image of a sandhill crane at Creamer's Field, announcing weekend events to celebrate their presence. (Anchorage Daily News)
Community : Birds are feeding heavily before flying south Aug 22, 2008
There they were treated to seeing up close several hawks, owls, a turkey, vulture and American bald eagles. The facility, which is financed through private donations, has as its main purposes, education and rehabilitation. (Forest Republican, WI)
The trails end is its beginning Aug 21, 2008
The World Link: The trails end is its beginning. The trails end is its beginning. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Corps approves plans for new Reelfoot spillway Aug 18, 2008
The lake is a popular fishing spot and draws many nesting pairs of bald eagles. Information from: The Commercial Appeal. (FOX19.com, OH)
Migrating flocks are on their way Aug 17, 2008
In late summer ospreys, bald eagles and American kestrels pass on the warm thermals and during the early morning hours, waves of colorful songbirds follow their genetically-programmed migration paths, some jumping across the Caribbean to wintering grounds in South America. By mid-September the broad-winged hawks ride the rising columns of air. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
If it's too noisy, then fly the coop Aug 17, 2008
Bald eagles are lucky to be alive wherever they roost. Mr. Lehigh has the privilege of "island property" in a place that has belonged to the wildlife for far longer than it has belonged to him. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
Even in summer, the abundant wildlifeelks, caribou, beavers, ravens, bald eagles, grizzly bearsoutnumbers the vacationers drawn by the natural beauty and mellow vibe ... Bring binoculars to help pick out bald eagles, ospreys, and herons, and keep your eyes peeled for Champ, the lake's elusive monster. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Camp for Disabled in Adirondacks Aug 16, 2008
Pontoon boat: a dock ramp provides wheelchair access to the camp s pontoon boat for lake tours, fishing, or birding (camp residents include loons, ospreys, bald eagles). Fishing dock: dock provides high rails for leaning fishing rods on while baiting a hook. (Suite101.com)
Sentinel Morning Update: Gas wars in Carlisle Aug 14, 2008
Observers keep tabs on everything from vultures, ospreys and bald eagles to northern harriers, peregrine falcons and a whole host of hawks, including the sharp-shinned, red-tailed, red-shouldered, broad-winged, rough-legged, Coopers and northern goshawk. Protocol is we watch nearly every bird, Orris said, so they also keep tabs on monarch butterflies and hummingbirds migrating through the ridge. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The greatest American beach towns Aug 14, 2008
The sand: Around these three miles of confectioners'-sugar sands, you'll see bald eagles, sea turtles, dolphinsand only a few footprints. Marine life: Never heard of Mexico Beach. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Peregrine Falcons make appearance in Iowa Aug 13, 2008
"We were wrong. Instead we've discovered that peregrines are more than capable of dealing with horned owls. Adult peregrines will also show aggression toward red-tailed hawks and bald eagles and will drive them away from nest sites. But show peregrines a horned owl, and they just turn into Tasmanian devils.Owls don t stand a chance of taking youngsters. Right now, rain and raccoons seem to be the limiting factor on peregrine eggs and young.". Included among the journeying crowd of Midwestern... (Forest City Summit, IO)
River Report Card: A good start Aug 13, 2008
Manatees, bald eagles and wood storks increasing. Projects: Septic tank removal, more sewer lines extended. (Florida Times-Union)
Bush seeks to relax rules on species protection Aug 12, 2008
Independent reviews have helped safeguard protected species such as bald eagles, Florida panthers, and whooping cranes ... The reviews have helped safeguard protected species such as bald eagles, Florida panthers and whooping cranes. (Boston Globe)
Bush to relax protected species rules Aug 12, 2008
Bald eagles are among the wildlife protected by the Endangered Species Act over the years ... The reviews have helped safeguard protected species such as bald eagles, Florida panthers and whooping cranes. (MSNBC -- Race)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 9, 2008
See waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds and songbirds including brown pelicans, great blue herons, bald eagles, wood ducks and mallards ... Huge Sitka spruce and western hemlock, some over 200 feet tall and hundreds of years old, provide habitat for federally threatened bird species, including bald eagles and marbled murrelets ... Some of the unusual and special bird species to be on the lookout for include white pelicans, black terns, band-tailed pigeons, yellow-headed blackbirds, osprey and... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mill's outflow worries Peyton Aug 7, 2008
But the report by researchers at Jacksonville University and the University of North Florida says the river is becoming less cloudy and protected species including wood storks and bald eagles are more common. The report compiles about 2. (Florida Times-Union)
Dakota Dunes turns 20, and getting younger all the time Aug 5, 2008
For years, there seemed to be more bald eagles and coyotes roaming Dakota Dunes than there were people, they said. Now, Judy Boyle said the development's grown bigger -- and more family friendly -- than she ever expected. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Smith, Fry should lead Millersville Aug 5, 2008 Idaho Osprey have new home in South Dakota Aug 4, 2008 Tactics on fishing middle stretches of the Allegheny River (Today) Aug 3, 2008 A weeklong family vacation for under $1,000? Jul 31, 2008 Newsom-Siebel get hitched on a ranch Jul 29, 2008 Banner mine hearing ongoing Jul 25, 2008 Buzz Briefs: Miley Cyrus, Sherri Shepherd Jul 24, 2008 2 eagles named by Miley, Billy Ray to be set free Jul 24, 2008 County expands park on Brazos Jul 24, 2008 Hamilton's Montebello Access closed to public - again Jul 24, 2008 Sizzling summer sports vacations Jul 23, 2008 A look at birds of prey Jul 21, 2008 Drying Wetlands May Spike Greenhouse Gases Jul 21, 2008 Central Oregon Campgrounds Near Ben... Jul 17, 2008 Shrine of its time Jul 15, 2008 San Juan Islands, Traveling Green Jul 14, 2008 deserted beaches Jul 13, 2008 'Primitive' Bayard is a wildlife jewel Jul 13, 2008 Video firm takes a shot on the wild side Jul 5, 2008 Environmental news is not all bad Jul 5, 2008 State moving animals on and off endangered list Jul 3, 2008 ‘Bush Island’ moves a step closer to reality Jul 2, 2008 Alaska cruise, 14 nights, from $1,479 Jul 1, 2008 Catastrophe on the Pigeon River Jul 1, 2008 Hiking the Footprints Trail Jun 30, 2008 Scenic St. Croix National Riverway Jun 29, 2008 All about the birds and the trees Jun 29, 2008 It's a small world for American Girl dolls and their young owners Jun 29, 2008 Daytrippin’ Jun 26, 2008 State's Environmental Problems Requires Lifestyle Changes Jun 26, 2008 Exxon Valdez ruling cuts payment to Oregon fishermen Jun 26, 2008 Noise from strip mine could harm wildlife, professor testifies Jun 26, 2008 Backyard adventures: Two ‘keepers' along Roaring River Jun 26, 2008 Issaquah woman spends day in the clouds Jun 25, 2008 Zoo's prolific bald eagles bring offspring total to 23 Jun 25, 2008 See Misty Fjords National Monument Jun 24, 2008 Angler will use travels to plug local recreation Jun 22, 2008 Locals offer tips on nearby places to visit Jun 21, 2008 Sheepscot Conservation Plan Completed Jun 20, 2008 Splash it up at Fool Hollow Jun 20, 2008 The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Network Selects Meriwether Ranch for The Ultimate Sportsman's Lodge Jun 20, 2008 Nebraska working to remove bald eagle from endangered list Jun 16, 2008 Lessons upriver Jun 15, 2008 Ashton Pilot Counts Birds, Boats and People Jun 14, 2008 Family Vacations in Style Jun 13, 2008 Wolf management best controlled by states Jun 12, 2008 Oregon Recreation Report Jun 12, 2008 Life moves quickly for birds Jun 9, 2008 Oregon Recreation Report (15) Jun 9, 2008 More of this story Jun 8, 2008 Canoeing offers chance to get fit on local waterways Jun 8, 2008 It's a great time to be on The Bend Jun 6, 2008 What Evil Lurks Jun 6, 2008 Summer tradition continues at a classic clam shack Jun 4, 2008 Hopes for a record nesting season take flight May 31, 2008 'Accidental wilderness' draws anglers, hikers May 30, 2008 Patrick Rockey's Weather Blog May 30, 2008 Stay away from the Eagle's nest May 28, 2008 Over Riverview Agreement Resident Sues Oxford P&Z May 28, 2008 Tourism leaders expect a flat season in Alaska May 26, 2008 - Falcons nesting on Mount Erie May 26, 2008 Conservative Books Just In Time For Summer May 26, 2008 Endangered species: Protection helps life thrive May 25, 2008 - Work postponed to protect eagle nest May 25, 2008 Memorial Day Weekend: Local FREE Events May 24, 2008
West Perry product Ibrahim Smith made an immediate contribution to the Bald Eagles as a freshman running back last season, racking up 520 yards on 136 carries and scoring six touchdowns. Ibrahim came in right away and impressed us with his football ability, Klacik said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Zoo takes injured, orphaned critters Aug 4, 2008
All the orphaned or injured animals except the polar bears are land mammals or birds, and most -- like moose, brown and black bears and bald eagles -- are native to Alaska. This is all atypical, say Outside zoo leaders. (Anchorage Daily News)
Osprey are smaller than bald eagles, but have a wingspan up to 6 feet. At one time they had vanished from South Dakota. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Anglers sometimes spot bald eagles nesting along the river, as well as ospreys, mink, beavers, black bear, deer and, in fall and spring, an abundance of waterfowl, from mallards to less common species, such as canvasbacks, goldeneyes and redheads. While Crabtree says the river isn't under imminent threat of environmental impact, his agency and others, including the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, are working to "keep it ahead of the curve," especially as near-shore development continues. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
We missed the elephants, but no one noticed in the excitement over the moon bears, bald eagles, monkeys, and giant turtles. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, R.I. 401-785-3510. (Boston Globe)
Mother Nature also provided sightings of bald eagles (the avian kind, but perhaps a few guests, too). Among those on hand: Helen and Chuck Schwab (who threw Friday night's barn dance at the Lodge); Google founders/air transport providers Larry Page and Sergey Brin and spouses; movie producer and former eBay President Jeff Skoll; Willie Brown, whose remarks appeared in Sunday's paper; Nancy and Paul Pelosi; Gina Moscone and Cal Shakespeare Director Jonathan Moscone; 7x7 Publisher Susie McCormick... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ingram said bald eagles return to the same area year after year, provided it remains undisturbed. Other opponents who spoke against the strip-mining project on Wednesday included Naomi and William Lott, who live immediately west of the planned mining site. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Amy Winehouse in wax, Will Ferrell sings karaoke; Plus, Mariah, Miley Mummy"Photo EssayE! 00004000 channel's "The Daily 10" recognizes stars who give back.Stories (CBS/AP) Miley And Billy Ray's Eagles Take Flight Two 14-week-old American bald eagles named by Disney star Miley Cyrus and her country singer father, Billy Ray Cyrus, will be released into the wild Thursday at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The American Eagle Foundation has released more than 90 eagles from Dolly Parton's... (CBS News)
This photograph provided by the American Eagle Foundation shows two American bald eagles in Pigeon Forge, Tenn ... - Two 14-week-old American bald eagles named by Disney star Miley Cyrus and her country singer father, Billy Ray Cyrus, will be released into the wild Thursday at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
A pair of bald eagles has been nesting near the park for several years and entertains visitors by swooping down to the river and grabbing a fish dinner. Copyright. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
The access had recently been opened for year round use by the public because American bald eagles are no longer listed as an endangered species. Eagles use the timber on the Hamilton side of the bridge to roost during winter months when they fish the open water at Keokuk Lock and Dam 19. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Expert treatment On a six-day kayaking tour of the , another REI Adventures offering, participants explore protected coves and islets while hoping to spot bald eagles or Orca whales. Outfitted with all the necessary gear, travelers have little to worry about. (MSNBC -- Travel)
So you have a lot of environment that really can sustain birds of prey like the Red-tailed hawk, the Golden eagle, Bald eagles in the winter and so forth. Sitting at the top of their ecosystems, these creatures play an important role that affects everything underneath them on the food chain. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
9, 1998) Ducks, geese and bald eagles soaring over areas the size of small towns are envisioned when talking about federally protected wetlands, not areas that are maybe as big as a small swimming pool and. (Dec. (Science Daily)
The lake area is a great place for wildlife viewing, such as bald eagles, deer, coyotes and small mammals and reptiles. Lake Billy Chinook is also a popular fishing lake. (Suite101.com)
Overzealous bald eagles. It was in the moments before Game 1 of the 2003 ALCS against Boston when Jeter had his brush with the evil eagle's talons. (CBS News)
Sightings of harbor seal and river otters; blue heron and bald eagles, and black-tailed deer. Exploring Roche Harbor and the shoreline by Henry Is. (Suite101.com)
Along the way, as we passed through stands of western white pine and Alaska cedar, we spied marmots, bald eagles and dozens of black-tailed deer. One species that was noticeably absent: humans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Bald eagles are often seen and the riverfront has every kind of wading bird. Wildflowers abound and Bayard is home to the rare and endangered Bartram's ixia, a blue wildflower that blooms only early in the morning. (Florida Times-Union)
Its Web site, , where it sells its products, also features videos of wildlife in Western Pennsylvania, including bald eagles eating carcasses, a roaming black bear, and red and gray foxes, including fox pups playing near their den. Many of its videos are posted at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Big cats, bald eagles and wild turkeys make a comeback ... Sometimes it's important to remember that roses like ducks, bald eagles and clean air flourish because human beings care for them ... And the area around the once "dead" Lake Erie is seeing increases in bald eagles and great blue herons. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bald eagles, peregrine falcons and the common tern are among those that would move from endangered to threatened. The arctic tern and osprey would be among those removed from the threatened list altogether. (Concord Monitor)
To this day, it continues to serve as the home to many forms of animal life, including American Bald Eagles and other rare winged species. He took it upon himself to protect the ecology of the island and its inhabitants. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Sitka also boasts the 17-acre , which provides medical treatment to almost 200 birds a year, including bald eagles. You can watch the birds-in-residence or stay for an educational program. (MSNBC -- Travel)
It affects beavers, otters, minks, bald eagles, ducks, blue herons, deer and other animals that use the river for food, drink and protection. This catastrophic event affects anglers, canoeists/kayakers, campers, hikers, bird watchers, and other Pigeon River State Forest enthusiasts. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Florida wildlife is plentiful on Babcock Ranch and it is possible for hikers to see deer, wild hogs and a variety of birdlife, including Everglades swallowtail kites, bald eagles and wood storks. Florida cracker cattle roam free but are not domesticated. (Suite101.com)
A number of endangered species (including two species of mussels in the river; American peregrine falcons and bald eagles) live in the area. There are muskrat, mink, otter, beaver, bear, raccoon, fox and almost 200 bird species, too. (Suite101.com)
Others, camera in hand, can click images of resident bald eagles, coyotes and black-tail deer. Native American life takes center stage at the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, a reconstruction of a structure similar to what Lewis and Clark saw in the early 1800s. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Julie has divorced parents, resides in 1974 San Francisco and is determined to save bald eagles. Orphan Samantha is being raised in 1904 by her wealthy grandmother and shares with the less fortunate, including best friend, servant girl Nellie. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
I also saw two bald eagles ... I can remember seeing golden eagles all over in the Madison Valley, but never bald eagles. (Montana Standard, MT)
On the wildlife front, the state is now home to 15 pairs of nesting bald eagles a substantial victory that reflects decades of effort to clean contaminants such as the insecticide DDT out of the food chain. But for every gain, the report found nagging problems, some of which threaten to undermine progress already made. (FOX61, CT)
The oil slimed hundreds of miles of coastline and killed hundreds of thousands of seabirds and bald eagles, at least 1,000 sea otters and devastated some of the nation's richest fisheries. Oil still lingers in beach sediments. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
If strip mining is allowed at the site, Harper told hearing officer Michael O'Hara, there is a "strong probability" bald eagles would alter their nesting habits, reproduce less frequently and feed their eaglets less food ... Bald eagles are classified as a "threatened species" in Illinois, while ospreys are an "endangered species.". (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
With all the fresh fish, the site attracts a variety of birds of prey, including ospreys and bald eagles. The raptors do sometimes help themselves to a meal, but LeBard said there isn't much they do to combat the hungry visitors. (Lebanon Express, OR)
"We flew with bald eagles.". Sunday, she was just about as excited. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
com - Manitoba - Zoo's prolific bald eagles bring offspring total to 23 ... Zoo's prolific bald eagles bring offspring total to 23 ... The chicks are the 23rd set of offspring born to the bald eagles at the zoo. (Winnipeg Sun)
Onboard the boat, visitors watch for bears, wolves, sea lions, mountain goats, bald eagles, porpoises and whales, such as humpback and killer whales. Surrounded by the high cliffs of the park, waterfalls are visible from the boat. (Suite101.com)
In the Augusta area, bald eagles are found along the Savannah River near Silver Bluff and Jackson; near Stevens Creek and the Augusta shoals; and in several sites along Thurmond Lake. ARCHERY RESULTS: Fort Gordon Sportsman's Club held the Georgia Bowhunter & Archery Association's State Field Archery Tournament last weekend at the Tactical Advantage Complex. (The Augusta Chronicle)
If you want Mother Nature, you go to Pellicer Flats, said her husband, Gene,, who said he spots bald eagles around the marshy waterway. "They nest somewhere up there.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Looking out the office window one may glimpse ospreys and bald eagles flying low in search of fish. The river here bears little resemblance to the creek-sized Sheepscot River in the headwaters area of Freedom, Liberty, Montville and Palermo. (Courier Publications, ME)
Bald eagles are common in the winter, with an occasional loon sighting, and spring and summer bring a multitude of ducks, hummingbirds, swallows, sandpipers and even cuckoos. The ramadas that surround the lake are named for birds, and the evergreen tree at the Bluebird Ramada near the fishing docks is filled with flitting bluebirds. (AZCentral -- Travel)
The pristine Meriwether Ranch, located on the legendary Big Hole River outside of Melrose, Montana, halfway between Butte and Dillon, is home to deer, fox, moose, elk, otters, beaver, osprey, bald eagles, ducks, grouse, geese, Sandhill cranes and pronghorn antelope. The Big Hole River is known for its Blue Ribbon rainbow trout, as well as an abundance of brook, cutthroat, and brown trout. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The state commission says the number of bald eagles is on the rise in Nebraska. The number of documented nests has grown from 45 in 2006 to 51 in 2007, with 80 expected by year's end. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mossholder had the children look for bald eagles, which became a frequent sighting. Mossholder explained that the eagles try to take food away from the ospreys once they've caught a fish. (Daily Triplicate)
He watches bald eagles perched in treetops or soaring above the river. One day his plane alarmed a sow black bear and her cubs near Sheep Falls, and the cubs scurried to the very top of a lodgepole pine. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Do make time for an easy one-hour walk through the Tongass National Forest to the eponymous waterfall where you'll see deer, mink, black bears, loons, herons, and perhaps best of all, bald eagles. Let's not forget the Aloha State. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
When bald eagles soared off the endangered species list last summer, there were champagne toasts from coast to coast. Americans were proud to have restored another symbol of freedom and wildness. (Missoulian, MT)
Nesting osprey, bald eagles, golden eagles and red-tail hawks are present in the wildlife area as well ... Bald eagles are infrequently seen across the Wildlife Area now ... Gulls and raptors including bald eagles can be seen along the Columbia River. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Some of those birds which stay with us all year round such as the owls, Bald Eagles, ravens, crows, etc. were building or retooling nests back in late March/April, while a few others such as the American Goldfinch are in no rush to get started yet. (Times and Transcript)
NEW: Bald eagles and red-tailed hawks are very active caring for their new arrivals ... Nesting osprey, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles and red-tail hawks are present in the wildlife area as well ... Bald eagles are commonly seen across the Wildlife Area in association with flocks of migrating waterfowl as they search for sick or weakened individuals as prey. (Lebanon Express, OR)
A growing number of bald eagles and a few golden eagles winter in Arkansas each year, and some bald eagles are year-round residents. Accidents and shootings result in several eagles going to rehabilitation each year. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
On a canoeing trip several years ago in Fort Bend County, Arthur came across a pair of nesting bald eagles, the only time he s seen the animal during a trip. During another trip, Arthur saw a mule deer giving birth to a fawn. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
The fish are biting, the lake is full of water and beautiful, young ducks and newborn geese are in abundance, swimming along the shorelines, while overhead, bald eagles and ospreys survey their surroundings for an easy meal ... 7 pound Yorkie named Skeeter (imagine that), which would be on the food chain of bald eagles. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Pat appeared to be sticking with the fishing, but I wanted the get some more photos of the bald eagles. So I climbed back up to the truck and started camera hunting for the big birds. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
At the end of the day Mike throws scraps to bald eagles. Seagulls glean the picnic tables for forgotten bits. (Boston Globe)
CHRIS MARTIN called after hearing a report on three bald eagles, two of them of breeding age, along the Ashuelot River north of Keene. The area had no known nests. (Boston Globe)
Many visitor center guests come seeking Quabbin maps and trail guides or tips on the best viewing spots for spring wildflowers, autumn leaf-peeping and bald eagles in winter. Other visitors linger to read about the industrial marvels of the reservoir's creation, or the history of the four towns dissolved in April 1938 to make way for the freshwater lake. (CNN -- Travel)
When someone tells you that a species is "endagered," you probably think about animals like bald eagles, who were threatened with extinction. But the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service may put polar bears on the endangered list, even though the polar bear population has INCREASED over the last few decades. (WTKR.com, VA)
"Nesting bald eagles are spectacular and it is still a relatively new phenomenon here in Nebraska. People can safely view eagles but make sure it is from a safe distance.". Leave a Comment. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
The agreement furthermore fails to recognize the issue of risk to bald eagles which inhabit the area or to adequately address concerns about the prospective subdivision's effects on water quality, Mrs. Marino maintained. Mrs. Marino, represented by William W. Cote of East Haven, asked the court to sustain her appeal and award her court costs. (Voices, CT)
It's a destination packed with opportunities to see moose, bears, caribou, bald eagles and whales, a hunting and fishing Mecca, a frontier full of glaciers, mountains, fjords, outdoor adventures and Alaska Native culture. Many tourism businesses are banking on that mystique to keep Alaska from joining a national trend that has folks staying closer to home. (Juneau Empire)
For comparison, at least 658 pairs of bald eagles nest in Washington, according to the federal government. For more information on this and other issues, see the Skagit Valley Herald print edition or the online E-edition, which is available by subscription. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
While Americans were feeling good about themselves for banning the DDT that was supposed to be thinning the egg shells of bald eagles, Africans were dying of malaria transmitted by the mosquitoes that DDT could have killed. It s not just that environmentalists neglect every other good in their rush to save the planet and its wildlife. (Human Events Online)
When the state had very few bald eagles, Howell said the state purchased land where they were nesting. He said educating the public was also key in preserving the species. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
OAK HARBOR A pair of bald eagles nesting near the site of a repaving project on Highway 20 south of Oak Harbor has caused state officials to postpone work for two months. The work between Eagle Vista and Scenic Heights will resume after July 15 to give the federally protected eagles a wide berth to rear their young, state Department of Transportation officials said. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Bald eagles, herons and other birds fly over this park and wildlife refuge ... Bald eagles, herons and other birds fly over this park and wildlife refuge ... Bald eagles, herons and other birds fly over this park and wildlife refuge. (W-USA News, DC)
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