One of the most recognized symbols of America is the bald eagle. They are in every state except Hawaii according to the DEC-NY. A few decades ago they were on the brink of extiction in New York state. Today they are making a resurgence.
Eagle Population
Eagles were previously on the endangered species list. The population of eagles suffered a major decline starting in the 1960s. Eagles were affected by DDT and other pesticides and pollutants. These chemicals were passed along the food chain. As a result, the eggshells of the eagles were weakened, so the babies did not survive.
In 1976 there was only one pair of nesting eagles in New York state. Efforts were put in place to curb pollution and protect eagle habitats. After DDT was banned, eagles were producing young in greater numbers. By 2010 there were 173 breeding pairs of eagles in New York and now eagles have been moved to the threatened species list.
When to See Eagles
The best time I found to see eagles, at least in the Hudson Valley, is between February and April. Earlier during that time period you may see them mate. During that time period they also sit on eggs so you may see the father bring a fish up to the mother. After the egg or eggs hatch, you will see them bring more fish up to the nest to feed the young eagles. It is harder to view them once the leaves grow on the trees, as your view of them will be obscured.
Where to See Eagles
Since eagles mainly eat fish their nests are usually close to bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes. There are nests along the Hudson and Delaware Rivers as well as other bodies of water in the state.
See these websites to find some eagle viewing locations:
https://www.wideopenspaces.com/best-places-see-bald-eagles-new-york/
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These only list a few good locations to view them as others may be on private property or in places where locals may not want hoards of people showing up to view them.
These majestic birds are enjoyable to view from a distance. Curbing pollution reaps rewards for humans and for those in the animal kingdom.
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you! I enjoy trying to get images of wildlife.
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Beautiful! Sharon did you take all these photos?
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Yes! All the photos I took. They are majestic creatures!
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Good work, Sharon. They are superb!
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Thanks Victor!
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To be clear I took all of these with my camera, so they are my images.
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Gorgeous photos Sharon! They are such beautiful birds and to capture these images is such an amazing combination of skill, luck and patience! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! I don’t have as much time as some people do, but I go when I can to watch them. It’s good to see they are doing well.
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Stunning birds and photos!
Many thanks for stopping by my Travel and Photography blog.
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Thanks! I like looking at other’s work.
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great shots Sharon! We love the Baldies!
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They are fun to watch. Saw one bring in a squirrel a few days ago. Part of the life and the food chain.
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don’t tell Linda Schaub,she’s a big squirrel fan!
https://lindaschaubblog.net/
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Uh oh! No I would not do that. I showed it to some children to prove that is part of their diet. Some adults though think squirrels are quite bothersome.
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eagles will basically eat anything that is dead but prefer fish over just about anything else. For them to grab a squirrel it would have to be caught out in the open which for a squirrel is not common.They tend to stay in or around trees.
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Some woods and fields around where the nest is, so the squirrel could have been at the edge of the trees. I guess they wanted something other than fish that night for dinner.
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If you live in a area that gets ice over the waters,yes they will begin to hunt other prey I bet.
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However, they do bring in other animals like squirrels if the opportunity comes up. There are very few squirrels near Eagles nests for a reason.
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