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Bald Eagle on nest

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Description:

"Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." One eagle was out of sight deep in the nest when its mate landed on the upper rim of the nest. Related Resource: Bald Eagle nest http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/882...

Habitat:

Forested area alongside the Potomac River, maintained by the U.S. National Park Service. Related Resource: http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/index.htm

Notes:

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2 Comments

Geodialist
Geodialist 3 months ago

Hey "Birding for Fun!" Have you posted spottings of the nesting pair of eagles &/or their nest?

Birding For Fun
Birding For Fun 3 months ago

It is amazing how large their nest are. We have a nesting pair nearby in a Sycamore Tree and the nest is visible from about 200 yards away.

Fort Hunt, Virginia, USA

Lat: 38.75, Long: -77.05

Spotted on Feb 7, 2012
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012

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