Bald Eagles Information - Conservation

Bald Eagles Information - Threats

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Due to DDT and other pesticides abnormal breeding behavior appeared in the population of Bald Eagles. The eggshells became thin and embryos died. Being carnivores, Bald Eagles accumulate toxic levels of lead and other dangerous agents from waterfowl and fish, which feed on contaminated plankton and plants. By the 1960's there were about 450 nesting pairs left. In many areas the decline of population approached 100%; nesting failures were 55-95%. Excessive hunting can be explained by a bounty, which was in effect in 1917-1945 and in 1949-1953. Bald Eagles were considered to be pests and the government encouraged their killing.

Being very powerful creatures, Bald Eagles are very easy to hurt. People who want to watch them disturb these birds when they are nesting. Bald Eagles often abandon their nests with eggs or young because of this.

Bald Eagles Information - Status

Bald Eagles Information - Conservation Links

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American Bald Eagle - National Wildlife Federation - Provides general information on these birds and their interaction with humans.

American Bald Eagle Preservation - Read about the problems connected with protection of this species and the history of the Bald Eagles in the USA.

Audubon Center for Birds of Prey - Maitland, Florida urban environmental nature center that specializes in the rescue, medical care, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey.

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Offers a photo of this raptor in flight and describes its diet, habitat, and physical characteristics.

Bald Eagles in Roaring Fork Conservancy - Read about what can be done to protect these birds from extinction.

Bald Eagles: On the Road to Recovery - Read about a harmful impact of DDT and other chemicals on the population of Bald Eagles.

Berkshire Bird Paradise Sanctuary - A sanctuary for disabled birds provide a lot of information on the species and educates the public about necessity for saving these birds.

Eagles and the Law - Read how these raptors are protected by the American Government.

Peregrine Fund - Works to conserve wild populations of birds of prey.

Saving Bald Eagles - Read the history of bald eagle restoration in Alabama and its current conservation status.

The American Bald Eagle Foundation - An educational foundation dedicated to the protection and preservation of bald eagle habitat by sponsoring and facilitating research activities.

The American Eagle Foundation - Committed to conduct projects that ensure the restoration and protection of eagles in the wild,

Threatened and endangered Species: Bald Eagle - Bald eagle fact sheet and photos.

Picture source: Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region

Bald Eagles Information - Zoos Links

Alaska Zoo - Read about the bald eagle living in Anchorage Zoo, Alaska.

Brevard Zoo - Quick facts about Bald Eagles from Melbourne Zoo, Florida.

Columbus Zoo - Columbus Zoo teaches how to identify the Bald eagle in the wild.

Kamloops Wildlife Park - Learn about Bald Eagles in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Micke Grove Zoo - Watch the bald eagle in San Joaquin, California

Minnesota Zoo - Read about the reintroduction program held in Apple Valley about 20 miles south of the Twin Cities.

Phoenix Zoo - The Zoo in Phoenix, Arizona offers description and basic facts on the species.

Salisbury Zoo - Here you can sponsor any bird or animals that require help.