In the 1960's, populations of our national symbol, the bald eagle, fell drastically. Pesticides such as DDT accumulated in their prey and thus bald eagles, leading to infertile eggs or eggshells that were too thin. Protection of the bald eagle and its habitat, banning of some pollutants and captive breeding and reintroduction are helping populations recover.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Fact File
Where to see them: Kroger Lords of the Arctic - Spring 2012
Length: 2.5 to 3.5 ft
Weight: 7 to 14lbs
Wingspan: 6 to 8 ft
Habitat: Coastal shores, forest, and mountain regions near lakes and rivers
Diet: Fish, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and carrionVideo
Home Sweet Home: Bald Eagle pairs often return each year to the same nest, which reach up to 10 feet across
