The Blue Footed Eagle Only Seen on Halloween

The Blue Footed Eagle Only Seen on Halloween

Author: Nature Guys October 31, 2017 Duration: 26:47

Bobʼs grandson, Drew is excited to be dressed up as an eagle for Halloween. If you check out our website http://www.natureguys.org you will find a picture of Drew as an eagle. He did not want to paint his shoes yellow so we have the very special Blue Footed Bald Eagle. Tune in to find out all about this unique bird.

Our sources for this episode include:

  • How did the bald eagle become Americaʼs national bird? http://www.history.com/news/ask-history/how-did-the-bald-eagle-become-americas-national-bird
  • How a young birder started http://cincinnatiaudubon.org/calevent/notes-of-a-young-birder/
  • Cincinnati Zooʼs Bald Eagle (including video of Sam flying at the Red's game) http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/animals/bald-eagle/
  • Bald Eagle at the National Zoo http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/bald-eagle
  • Bald Eagle ODNR http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/species-guide-index/birds/bald-eagle
  • Lewis and Clark Trail http://www.lewisandclarktrail.com/eventdate/nationalbaldeaglewatch.htm

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