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Longevity, Mortality and Enemies for Bald Eagles

May 26, 2023

Once an eaglet fledges and leaves the nest area for good, it starts its journey in the wild as a...

Bald Eagle Diet and Digestive System

Bald Eagle Diet and Digestive System

Apr 3, 2023

Bald Eagles primarily eat fish, and you will often find their nests near a good water-based food source.  They are...

Eaglet Milestones for Weeks Three and Four

Eaglet Milestones for Weeks Three and Four

Mar 26, 2023

Now that the eaglet/eaglets at Dulles Wetlands have made it through the first two weeks with rapid growth and development...

Two-Week Milestones for Eaglet(s) at Dulles Wetlands

Two-Week Milestones for Eaglet(s) at Dulles Wetlands

Mar 26, 2023

Now that the eaglet/eaglets have hatched, what can we expect to happen over the first 14 days? Week One Eaglets...

Volunteers of the Quarter: Cindy and George Bertholdt

Volunteers of the Quarter: Cindy and George Bertholdt

Feb 16, 2023

Volume 28 Issue 1, Winter 2023 by Kim Strader, Volunteer Coordinator Loudoun Wildlife is fortunate to have around 430 volunteers who...

Building and Defending a Bald Eagle Nest

Building and Defending a Bald Eagle Nest

Jun 15, 2022

If you ever have an opportunity to see an eagle’s nest while birding, do not be surprised by how large...

Bald Eagle Fledging

Bald Eagle Fledging

Jun 9, 2022

The term “fledge” refers to the time when an eaglet has acquired the feathers and wing muscles necessary for flight. ...

Bald Eagle Behavior: Branching

Bald Eagle Behavior: Branching

May 13, 2022

By the age of nine weeks, an eaglet is showing great mobility and more self-sufficiency.  After 10 to 12 weeks,...

Eaglet Milestones for Week Nine and Beyond

Eaglet Milestones for Week Nine and Beyond

May 10, 2022

As the Bald Eagle approaches week nine and beyond, most of the skills needed to take the first flight off...

Age Progression in Bald Eagles

Age Progression in Bald Eagles

Apr 28, 2022

Almost everyone can spot a majestic adult Bald Eagle with its white head and tail and large body as it...

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