posted by admin on Mar 10
Mineral County has a large variety of birds and wildlife, including the stunning Bald Eagle. Just about everywhere you go in Mineral County, you can bet there’s a bald eagle nearby! They are especially prominent on the banks of the mighty Clark Fork River, which runs right through the heart of Mineral County. Being fish eaters and strong swimmers, they tend to build their nests within acres of water.
The Bald Eagle is our country’s national symbol and was chosen because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks. Some interesting facts about Bald Eagles:
- Bald Eagles can weigh up to 14 pounds
- Females are always slightly larger than the males
- Wild Eagles may live up to 30 years
- Bald Eagle nests expand annually, becoming the largest bird nests in North America
- They lay about 2, sometimes 3 eggs a year
- Both male and female eagles take turns incubating the eggs
- A bald eagle’s eyesight is usually 5-6 times sharper than a human’s
- Bald Eagles spend their winters in coastal areas, unfrozen lakes and other unfrozen waterfront.
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