Posted by: admin - April 23, 2010

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These photographs were recently taken at my family camp in Webster Parish.  The adult eagles pictured below have been “in residence” at the top of one of our tall pine trees for over 15 years.  Eagles mate for life and these eagles typically have 1 or 2 babies per year.  This year – 2010 – is the first time that we’ve had 3 babies.  We have seen these eagles bring fish, snakes, squirrels and rabbits to their nest.  Following the photos (taken by Ronnie Basham) are some facts about the bald eagle. 

Also, see the turkeys which apparently migrated from the old shell plant and across the Dorcheat and have homesteaded. I believe there are 4 grown gobblers, 1 grown hen and 9 babies. I also have deer in residence.

Enjoy!

	Eagle Photo 1
	Eagle Photo 2
	Eagle Photo 3
	Eagle Photo 4
	Eagle Photo 5
	Eagle Photo 6
	Eagle Photo 7
	Eagle Photo 8
	Eagle Photo 9
	Eagle Photo 10
	Eagle Photo 11
	Eagle Photo 12
	Eagle Photo 13
	Eagle Photo 14
	Eagle Photo 15
	Eagle Photo 16
	Eagle Photo 17

	Deer photo 1 (0 views) August 23, 2010
	Deer photo 2 (0 views) August 23, 2010
	Turkeys (0 views) August 23, 2010

• The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. We view the bird as a symbol of freedom.
  
  
• The bald eagle becomes sexually mature at of 4-5 years of age. They typically mate with the same partner for life.
  
  
• In the wild the bird has an average lifespan of 20 years with the ability to survive as many as 30 years.
  
  
• The bald eagle’s preferred habitat is a mature wooded area near large bodies of open water with an abundance of fish.
  
  
• An eagle’s nest is typically 5 feet wide and 2 feet deep.
  
  
• The female typically weighs between 12 and 13 pounds, measures between 35-37 inches in length and has a wingspan of 79-90 inches. The male typically weighs 9 pounds, measures between 30-34 inches in length with a wingspan of 72-85 inches.
  
  
• A mating couple can typically produce 1-3 offspring a year.
  
  
• Eagles can fly at speeds between 30-40 mph and have the ability to dive at speeds near 100 mph.
  
  
• The bald eagle’s diet consists mostly of fish. However, they will feed on waterfowl, turtles, rabbits, snakes, mice and carrion.
  
  
• There are approximately 70,000 bald eagles currently living in the USA.

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