Characteristics and Attributes of the Bald Eagle Physical Features Bald eagles are mighty and majestic creatures that have become a symbol of strength, independence, and freedom.

This Friday marks the first Fourth of July that the bald eagle – often seen flying near lakes across the Inland Northwest – is our country’s national bird.

The bald eagle's recovery hit a major milestone at a local level in 1983, when the first eagle nest since the 1950s was documented at White River National Wildlife Refuge. Since that time, the ...

Bald eagle populations continue to soar in Ohio, with more than 900 confirmed active nests. Approximately 1,800 citizen scientists helped the Ohio Department of Natural Resources complete the 2025 ...

Bald eagles are pretty easy to spot in the sky. If you can't make out that bright white head, Walker says there are other notable characteristics to look for, like their size. Bald eagles have a ...