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— An eagle wearing a transmitter snatches dinner on the fly.
An eagle wearing a transmitter snatches dinner on the fly.
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— An eagle's feisty attitude starts young.
An eagle's feisty attitude starts young.
/ Courtesy of Bryan Watts
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— Chicks share a catfish.
Chicks share a catfish.
/ Courtesy of Catherine Markham
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— An eagle stands watch over its nest and mate.
An eagle stands watch over its nest and mate.
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— Eagles often nest in the tallest trees — maybe for safety and easy access, scientists say. The view's not bad either.
Eagles often nest in the tallest trees — maybe for safety and easy access, scientists say. The view's not bad either.
/ Courtesy of Bryan Watts
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— A bald eagle nestling won't gain its pale plumage and fully-yellow beak for four or five years.
A bald eagle nestling won't gain its pale plumage and fully-yellow beak for four or five years.
/ Courtesy of Bryan Watts
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