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Adaptable Birds

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There is one trait above any other that benefits the Bald Eagle. Adaptability. Baldies live in every state in the US, other than Hawaii, (they are abundant in Alaska) and can be found throughout Canada, and even in Mexico. They prefer to feed on fish and typically live near some form of water, be it … Read more

Magical Summer Nights

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Given a choice, I’m more a fan of fall and winter than I am of summer. It’s mostly a temperature thing. Sometimes around these parts, the summers can get pretty hot and muggy. But there is a benefit to that kind of weather. The fireflies make their annual appearance…and it truly makes the nights magical. … Read more

Resilience

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If you look closely, you can see that the left eye of this eagle is not normal. Depending on how the light hits it, it ranges from black to pale blue. Most likely it’s not working well at all, and it leaves this bird with one good eye to hunt and fish with. Yet, it … Read more

The Easy Life

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Looking back at the history of the Bald Eagle, the only native sea eagle found in North America, you can see since the founding of the United States, the bird never had an easy life. Apart from just trying to survive, it’s amazing how much persecution and prejudice this bird (our nation’s symbol nonetheless) faced … Read more