Bald Eagle Picture
It’s possible to take a Bald Eagle picture from a special viewing site. You have to be patient to wait for an opportunity to see a Bald Eagle close enough for a good shot. It’s prohibited to go out of the car in most viewing sites. Strange as it may seem, Bald Eagles pay no attention to cars, but they will chase a walking person away from the roost. Leaving the nest unsupervised can lead to a tragedy, especially in the cold winter temperatures.
It’s easy to find a Bald Eagle picture in magazines, books and on numerous web sites. Nowadays, Bald Eagles are found in every state except Hawaii. Their largest population lives in Alaska, Oregon, and Michigan. To see Bald Eagles in large numbers is possible from mid October to December on the Chilkat river, Alaska. Several thousands Bald Eagles attracted by the salmon run is an inspiring sight. Alaska is a long way to go for the Bald Eagle viewing. The best alternative to Alaska is the Northern Mississippi valley in winter, where several thousand Bald Eagles concentrate near large dams.
Prior to going to Bald Eagles viewing tour, it’s recommended to see a Bald Eagle picture and learn how to distinguish this species among other large birds of prey. Actually, it’s easy to do, as there is no other large black birds with white heads and tails in North America. Adult Bald Eagles of both sexes have a white head, neck and tail, blackish back and breast and yellow beak and feet. Female Bald Eagles are slightly larger than males. The body length of an average female is 35-37 inches; the wingspan is 80-90 inches. Males measure between 30 and 34 inches in body length and their wingspan ranges from 72 to 85 inches. Bald Eagles residing in northern areas are significantly larger than the southern species.
Bald Eagles can also be recognized by their shrill, twittering, high pitched voice. Bald Eagles usually use their calls to attract mates and warn other predators of their presence. People should not be afraid of these large birds, because their diet consists primarily of small mammals, snakes and birds. They don’t attack larger prey. When taking a Bald Eagle picture, try not to disturb a nesting female, because they will attack anyone who approaches the nest.
