Welcome to my new blog!
Although I may feature some more winged animals, this blog is dedicated to documenting the eagles at Shiloh National Military park. I decided that, since I enjoyed sharing so many images from the 2009 eagle nesting season, I'd start a blog with that special purpose.
This way I can not only share images but information, exciting moments and interesting experiences as well.

If you visit the eagles, I would like to ask that you please respect the rules.
There are designated areas to park and PLEASE always be respectful.
Viewing these birds is a unique privilege...Please don't get that privilege taken away from everyone!!!

Two Turtles

Since I get asked often about the image of an adult eagle bringing two turtles to the nest, I have decided to post the link so that it can be easily found.
"Two Turtles"

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some interesting facts:

Hiram and Julia (an American bald eagle pair named after General Grant and his wife) made their nest high in a pine tree beside a road in Shiloh National Military Park. They raised a pair of eaglets during the 2008 nesting season and then two more eaglets the following season. The pair have been photographed carrying fish, turtles and small rodents to their young.

*American bald eagles mate for life.
*The female American bald eagle is slightly bigger than the male.
*Females and males can be distinguished by the depth of their beak.
*The American bald eagle was taken off the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants list in June 2007.
However, the bald eagle is still a protected animal.
*Young eaglets do not have the white head and tail feathers of their parents. Their white feathers will grow in somewhere around five years of age.
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Monday, May 17, 2010

No eagle interpretive programs

Just a note for those visiting the park: The Shiloh Military Park officials have decided to cancel the Eagle Interpretive Programs for May and June. For more information, visit the park website.
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Friday, May 14, 2010

Beauty in the Sky

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Tragedy Strikes

It is with a sadness that words cannot describe that I regretfully inform you that both chicks were found dead this morning. The "Shiloh Eagle family" is obviously grieving this tragic loss. :(

Here are some of the last images I shot of the babies on the evening of May 6.

For more information on this sad turn of events, visit the www.shiloheagles.com blog.

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