The Bald Eagle has excellent eyesight which plays a big part when he is hunting. Bald Eagles eat turtles, rabbits, snakes, small animals, and a lot of fish. With his powerful talons, he locks a strong hold on his prey, then he will either eat it or bring it to his mate.

Bald Eagles mate for life and lay from 1 to 3 eggs a year beginning in January. The parents will take turns watching over the eggs while the other parent gets food. In early July the young eagles will leave the nest.

You will find Bald Eagles around large bodies of water like lakes, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and even by the ocean.

Bald Eagles: Federally Threatened

Bald Eagles were close to extinction in 1960, but as of 2023 they are now threatened. After decades of protection from the Endangered Species Act in 1973, the Bald Eagle is no longer endangered.

Due to hurricanes, vehicle strikes, habitat loss, and illegal shootings, however, the Bald Eagle is still threatened.

How You Can Help the Bald Eagle

You can help the Bald Eagle! Leave them alone and do not disturb them. If you find an eagle nest that you think may be undocumented, check MyFWC.com/eagle. If the nest is undocumented, email the nest location and a couple of pictures of the nest to BaldEagle@MyFWC.com.

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