Bald eagle 4. The golden eagle aquila chrysaetos is one of the best known birds of prey in the northern hemisphereit is the most widely distributed species of eaglelike all eagles it belongs to the family accipitridaethese birds are dark brown with lighter golden brown plumage on their napesimmature eagles of this species typically have white on the tail and often have white markings on the wings. Clearly recognized by its white head brown body and hooked yellow beak the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the united states of america since 1782. A live view of the bald eagle nest at big bear lake california. Today was the last leg of the of bald eagle series.
In order to protect the eagles all access around the nest is closed to the. During world war ii he re enlisted in the 82nd airborne division all american division where he fought in the battle of anzio being. Bald eagles live along the coast as well as by major lakes and rivers. Its closest relatives similar in appearance and habit are found in africa and asia.
Dave bald eagle was born in a tipi on the west banks of cherry creek on the cheyenne river sioux tribe reservation in south dakota. The bald eagle is the largest eagle in north america and is found nowhere else in the. Bald eagle first enlisted in the fourth cavalry of the united states army and served out his enlistment. The nest is on the san bernardino national forest.
With the forecast i almost pulled the plug not wanting to get thrown around for 7 hrs in a tin boat but fishing is like crack so we headed out.