In the tree out back

[fldwlkr]

Fired up the 250 to ride a few laps and noticed I had company in one of the big trees out back. I don't see Bald Eagles in my backyard everyday.

fldwlkr

[CMD]

That's great. Always special when you see something like that! We have them nesting hereabouts now, and that was not the case when I was a kid. Great photo.

[Hoss]

Cool I have seen so many since becoming an adult However as a kid back in Connecticut it was rare to see one. There was a link between the pesticide DDT and the mortality rate of all birds back in the 1950's They banned DDT and the birds came back. It has taken a long time but the Eagles are off the endangered species list now. A quote from an internet search " On August 9, 2007, the bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatenedand endangered species" Amen to that!

[tomclark]

Quite numerous in FL now... Even in St Pete, 300K plus people, we see them WAY up, tumbling sometimes. They are taking advantage of the coastlines (and less of some pesticides). The crow pesters the eagle.

[Tam]

Yep saw one flying in Georgia so HAPPY .. great site .
Yes Hoss is right that was a big problem . People ....
even the hummingbirds suffered in the 60’s from sugar water
in S Cal . Not enough nutrients so eggs cracked . Don’t you know I bought the expensive stuff from the pet store .
poor DAD .

[Havenhunter]

Despite a strong comeback it's still a thrill seeing one soar overhead.

[Scorpion68]

We got em around here, especially over at the Dale Hollow Lake. Always enjoy seeing them.

[Jethro355]

My heart skips a beat every time I see one....