The American Bald Eagle

The American Bald Eagle (HM1HUQ)

Location: Cambridge, MD 21613 Dorchester County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 26.25', W 76° 5.55'

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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

A SurvivorTens of thousands of bald eagles soared over the United States as late as 1800. In time, their population dwindled due to habitat loss, environmental contaminants, and illegal shooting. By the 1960s, only 400 adults remained.


Thanks to public support and legal protection, the bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in August 2007. Still protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, it can be seen today in substantial numbers throughout its range.


Raising a Family
On the refuge, nest building and courtship begin in late November or December. The eagle nest or eyrie (pronounced "ear-ee"), can be three to six feet wide and two to three feet deep. Built of sticks, usually in the crook of a large live pine tree, the nest is normally near water.
Bald eagles mate for life, returning to the same nest year after year. Eggs are generally laid in late January or early February and incubated for 35 days. One to three chicks hatch between mid-March and April and leave the nest by late July.


Bird of Stature
The largest raptors in Maryland, bald eagles stand nearly three feet tall. These magnificent birds have a wingspan of over 6 feet and weigh between 8 and 15 pounds. Adults are distinguished by their white head and tail and dark brown bodies. Their bill and talons are yellow. Immature eagles are the same size as adults but do not acquire white head and tail feathers until four or five years of age.


Through primarily fish eaters, bald eagles prey on waterfowl, muskrats, and even turtles. They are also known to scavenge dead fish and other animals.

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Date Added Sunday, November 16th, 2014 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 404652 N 4254923
Decimal Degrees38.43750000, -76.09250000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 26.25', W 76° 5.55'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 26' 15" N, 76° 5' 33" W
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Area Code(s)410, 443
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Observation Access Rd, Cambridge MD 21613, US
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