This was my second attempt at talking eagle photos from a long way (at least 100 yards).  These photos are a long way from quality shots, they are much better than my first attempt.

• They mate for life

• They usually return to the same nest every year

• In this case there were three adults (two females, one male).  Probably the second female lost a mate and had 'joined' this family.  They had two eaglets this year.

• It will be four or five years before the young eagles develop the white head feathers

• They can fly 20-40 mph, dive at 100 mph and can swim (they use an overhand stroke similar to a butterfly stroke)

• They usually nest close to water and have a diet of fish, water birds and turtles

And: The term Bald Eagle comes from the Old English term balde, which means white, not because they look bald!

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