Hiking last Saturday, we both heard and alerted to a bird call. Here: song.
However, there were two, and not an alarm call.
We spotted both and then on the hike back, here they are, perched in the snag. A pair of adult bald eagles. I think it was flirting calls that we heard, or a pair talking about this year’s nest.
I am so glad that bald eagles are back in numbers…. and that we are protecting them.
The news here is full of the teenager who shot a bald eagle. Because he’s so young, he’s avoiding some of the greater penalties, but not all. It’s such a shame — but there are a lot of parents talking to kids, and a lot of public discussion, which is a good thing.
I see the stories….even having a feather is illegal unless you are native american and they have to follow rules too…