![]() ![]() Did we mention they can also see ultra-violet light? 9 - Bald Eagles are only found in North America With hollow bones and water repellent-ISH feathers, they can really wade their way back to shore.Ĩ - Eagles field of vision is wider than humansĮagles field of vision is wider than us humans, just imagine putting a wide angle lens on a camera with perfect focus, and you have yourself “eagle eye” vision. ![]() That’s their meal and they’d rather swim to shore than lose it! Did we mention they are fantastic swimmers? Well, certainly better than you’d imagine. Locked talons are a myth. Eagles can let go of fish that are too heavy, they just don’t want to. The nests don't look so big from below, but up close, they are massive! Photo: Steve Winker 7 - Eagles can let go of that fish You won’t have to picture them if you visit Sunset Country! Sometimes, they’ll add up to 2 ft of added material to their nest year after year.Ĭan you picture a birds nest four feet deep and 5 ft wide? That’s larger than a twin bed. Unlike with humans, nest renovations build their lifelong bond. Both sexes build the nest together, and if it serves them well, they’ll renovate it each year. If they fly in a “V” it’s a vulture, if their wings soar flat, it’s an eagle! 6 - Bald eagles have the largest nestsīald eagles have the largest birds nests. ![]() If you’ve spent any time with fishing guides, you’ll be amazed at how quickly they can determine whether that’s an eagle or a turkey vulture soaring above you. 5 - It's not a turkey vulture up in the sky ![]()
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