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The return of bald eagles
Posted: May 05, 2016 6:23 PM EDT
Updated: May 05, 2016 6:51 PM EDT
By WCAX NewsCONNECT
BURLINGTON, Vt. -
In the 1940s, bald eagles were nowhere to be found in Vermont, but in the decades since they have slowly been making a comeback.
State wildlife biologist John Buck leads the effort to track their progress. He invited our Keith McGilvery to Springfield to see a nest from a distance and learn more about the majestic birds.
Watch the video for more information.
I remember as a kid my Dad stopping on every road trip to shoot any owls or hawks along the way. Being predators they needed to be eradicated. I remember the day he got an eagle. What a huge bird! My Mom roasted it for Sunday dinner. A bit chewy but very tasty.
ReplyDeleteFun Fact: Bald Eagles are NOT actually bald. Their "hood" of
ReplyDeletewhite feathers contrasting with the dark feathers of the body only makes them appear bald. Now you know!!
Duh!
DeleteFun fact: Kill a bald eagle go to jail. Possess an eagle feather get a fine. Eat an eagle join the nimrod club.
ReplyDeleteIt's OK to eat the eagle's eggs since they are still unborn and don't qualify for protected status. Bald eagles eggs are not born yet, meaning they are not protected by the law. They make for some great omelets and you don't need as many eggs. Quite a rare delicious delicacy.
DeleteBen Franklin wanted the Turkey to be the USA bird. You qualify.
DeleteI saw an eagle fly from Mineral St in Springfield, an approx. 6 feet wing. A beautiful eagle
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DeleteI'd be thrilled if the eagle would come to my place and eat some woodchucks.
ReplyDeleteThose aren't eagles hanging around Springfield. Them be buzzards.
DeleteThose are turkey vultures flying around Springfield .
ReplyDeleteI heard that there is an eagles nest behind the high school , but couldn't find it . I have pictures of the one at N.Springfield dam.
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