When it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country.
It appears in many government institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America. The eagle appears on the president’s flag, the mace of the House of Representatives, military insignia, and billions of one-dollar bills. The bald eagle first appeared as an American symbol on a Massachusetts copper cent coined in 1776. Since then it has appeared on the reverse side of many U.S. coins, notably the silver dollar, half dollar and quarter, as well as the gold coins which were christened the eagle, half eagle, quarter eagle, and double eagle.
For six years, the members of Congress held a bitter dispute over what the national emblem should be. It wasn’t until 1789 that the bald eagle was finally chosen to represent the new nation. One of the most prominent opponents to the bald eagle’s status was Benjamin Franklin. In a letter to a friend,
Franklin wrote: ” I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country; he is a bird of bad moral character; like those among men who live by shopping and robbing, he is generally poor, and often very lousy. The Wild turkey is a much more respectable bird and a true, original native of America.”
But not all of Congress shared Franklin’s sentiments. Bald eagles, like other eagles worldwide, had been seen by many as symbols of strength, courage, freedom and immortality for generations. And, unlike other eagles, the bald eagle was indigenous only to North America. Some eagles have become notable in American history. “Old Abe,” the mascot of a Wisconsin regiment during the Civil War, was a constant target of enemy riflemen, but survived 42 battle engagements relatively unscathed. Today, the American bald eagle is protected under the National Emblem Act of 1940.
Although once plentiful throughout the continental United States, the bald eagle population has greatly declined in recent times. Farmers and fishermen have killed many eagles for getting too close to their poultry or fishing nets; game keepers have captured them for falconry; and pesticides have killed many eagles. Most of the bald eagle population can now be found in northern regions of North America and Florida breeding sanctuaries.
We have three stunning bald eagles here at the zoo-two females named “Sue” and “Nash”, and one male, “Freedom”. Our bald eagles were injured in the wild and were unsuccessful at completing their rehabilitation to be re-released into their native habitat. Freedom is chatty, he likes to make a lot of noises. He is also the most capable at flight, he can be seen usually up higher than the females. Being a male eagle, he is also noticeably smaller. Sue has a lot of small white feathers around her right shoulder that distinguishes her from Nash, who is about her same size.
The majestic bald eagle has been the national symbol of the United States of America since 1782. The bald eagle is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940 and the Migratory Bird Act. The main goal of conservation organizations, such as the American Eagle Foundation where one of our eagles came from, is to keep America’s eagles flying strong and care for the ones who no longer can. We are proud to house three incredible symbols of America’s freedom and strength. Come say hello to Sue, Nash, and Freedom in Northwest Passage ( next time you’re at the zoo! )
President John F. Kennedy wrote to the Audubon society:
The Founding Fathers made an appropriate choice when they selected the bald eagle as the emblem of the nation. The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of America. But as latter-day citizens we shall fail our trust if we permit the eagle to disappear.
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In the spring of 2010, Susan decided to take on the Inside Passage which is an extraordinary coastal route, with some of the most spectacular fjords and convoluted coastlines in the world. It’s a narrow artery that connects with and is part of the sixty-four million square miles that comprise the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most scenic and most challenging paddling trips in North America, it’s been touted as a holy grail for paddlers.
Her journey was a 1200 mile, mostly solo paddle adventure down the western coast of North America from Anacortes, Washington to Juneau, Alaska. During the 66 day she was out there, she experienced the astounding power and beauty of nature. She paddled in drenching rains, fierce winds, and violent seas. Susan had scaled her world down to an 18-foot sea kayak and started to run toward her dreams.
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Show notes: Where Susan is based Who Susan is?
Growing up on a farm in Upstate New York Getting into paddling and the outdoors Her passion for white water kayaking Starting her own paddle sports company What it was like becoming a guide and why she was terrified at the start Being taken by the solo experience The Inside Passage Her inspiration and the power of having someone believe in you Losing her father and going through a painful time Starting to make poor choices in her life Looking for a new goal and wanting to press that reset button.
Being prepared both physically, mentally, logistically and also on an emotional level Being a firm believer in positive visualization 66 Days on the water Talking about fear and her fears before the journey started The first day of the challenge, what it was like When reality set in and the ‘challenge’ started Learning patience from the sea The magical moments verses the miserable moments Hitting the reset button and being able to center herself.
The ultimate magical moment which sticks in her memory. Having 15 miles left to go The inner and outer journey Reflecting back on the journey and what she’s learned on the way Why the sea can be such a good teacher Writing her book and reliving the memories Itching to do a new challenge – and setting a new goal! Get the book! Final word of advice and why you need to get clear on what you want to accomplish! Susan Conrad – Kayaking ‘the Inside Passage’, 1,200 miles down the western coast of North… – YouTube
Conservation status
Numbers declined seriously during the first two-thirds of the 20th century. Shooting was one major cause; even after the eagles were given full legal protection, they continued to decline, probably because of the effects of DDT and other persistent pesticides. Following the banning of DDT, numbers have been increasing gradually since the 1970s, with spectacular recoveries in some states.
Family
Hawks and Eagles
Habitat
Coasts, rivers, large lakes; in migration, also mountains, open country. Typically close to water, also locally in open dry country. Occurs in a variety of waterside settings where prey is abundant, including swamps in Florida, edges of conifer forest in southeastern Alaska, treeless islands in Aleutians, desert rivers in Arizona. Also winters in some very dry western valleys.
The emblem bird of the United States, majestic in its appearance. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. At other times, however, it is a powerful predator. Seriously declining during much of the 20th century, the Bald Eagle has made a comeback in many areas since the 1970s. Big concentrations can be found wintering along rivers or reservoirs in some areas.
Bald Eagles are able to fast for many days, even weeks, when food is not available.
Photo by Nancy Clark via Birdshare.
As much as eagles enjoy fresh fish, they will also catch mammals, birds, and dine on carrion and garbage. It may be disconcerting to see the emblem of the United States of America eating at a dump or at a carcass on the side of the road, but the ability of eagles to exploit a wide range of food choices is one of the keys to their success. They can also gorge when food is available, ingesting large amounts of food and digesting it over several days; this enables them to survive fasting for many days, even weeks.
Read more about the Bald Eagle in our free bird guide, or see these remarkable photo portraits from our August 2009 featured photographer, Tony Markle.
Bald Eagle Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
COMMON NAME:
Bald Eagle
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
TYPE:
Birds
DIET:
Carnivore
AVERAGE LIFESPAN IN THE WILD:
Up to 28 years
SIZE:
Body: 34 to 43 inches; wingspan: 6 to 8 feet
WEIGHT:
6.5 to 14 pounds
SIZE RELATIVE TO A 6-FT MAN:
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