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Where did the Eagles go?

Between March and April residents in Hazen noticed 2 Bald Eagles hanging out in the trees along Egypt Road.  Residents are now wondering why they no longer see the eagles. Well the answer is?

During this time of year Eagles move from winter concentrations and are heading to old nesting sites.  These sites can be just about anywhere in the state. In 1963 there where about 400 pairs of Eagles, today there are about 10,000 pairs of Eagles in the USA.  155 of these active nesting pairs are located in Pa.

Eagles are not actually adults until the age of 5.  Adult Eagles can range between 30-40" in length and can weight anywhere between 8-14 lbs.  They have a wingspan of 6-8' and can stand 2' tall.  Eagles don't breed until they are 4 to 5 years old. Eagles have 5 to 6 times better vision then people.  90% of an Eagles diet consists of fish the other 10% consists of small birds and mammals.  They nest in areas close to lakes, rivers, and steams.  The nests are called eyries. A nest is about 5' wide and 2' high with inside depression 4-5" deep and 20" in diameter.

Although the Eagles that were seen by the Hazen residence have more than likely moved on, it was a great opportunity to have been able to see them.  There where many people who managed to get pictures of these birds before they left the area.

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