How do baby bald eagles learn to fly?
About this episode
The episode explores how baby bald eagles learn to fly and the conservation efforts that helped their population recover.
Ever wonder how a fluffy baby bald eagle grows into the majestic bald eagles that soar through the sky!? Or why bald eagles build giant nests that can weigh as a pickup truck!? We're continuing the Wild Critters series to learn all about bald eagles with eagle biologist Ulgonda Dunlevy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service! Along the way, learn why bald eagles almost disappeared in the 1960s, and how people worked together to help their population recover! ➡️ Part of the Wild Critters serie...
People in this episode
Guest: Ulgonda Dunlevy
Topics covered
- bald eagles
- bird behavior
- wildlife conservation
- animal learning
- nesting habits
Keywords
- bald eagle
- flying
- nest
- conservation
- wildlife
- biologist
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Books & works: Wild Critters
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