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American Bald Eagle (Mature)

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Description:

It has a heavy body, large head, and long, hooked bill. In flight, a Bald Eagle holds its broad wings flat like a board.

Habitat:

Look for Bald Eagles near lakes, reservoirs, rivers, marshes, and coasts. For a chance to see large Bald Eagle congregations, check out wildlife refuges or large bodies of water in winter over much of the continent Sandy River,a tributary of the Appomattox/James River's Lat/Long: 37.228893, -78.306899 37.243158, -78.318186 37.228893, -78.306899

Notes:

Sandy River,a tributary of the Appomattox/James River's Lat/Long: 37.228893, -78.306899 37.243158, -78.318186 37.228893, -78.306899

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rstillings
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rstillings

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Sep 4, 2012
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012

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