Eagle in the Sky
There has been a miraculous return of Bald Eagles to Texas. Not so long ago they were on the Endangered Species List due to the use of DDT which created havoc among the bird population. It is a long story, but one that had a remarkable outcome displaying the tenacity and endurance of our national bird.
This image was taken by George Boyd in 2010 at Sunset Bay which is located at White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas. A beautiful place and one that is known to attract a diverse abundance of wildlife in a highly populated urban environment.
This year another Eagle has made an appearance at the lake. Maybe one day we will be privileged to have a pair and nesting occur. In the meantime....
Recent news from the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in Seagoville, is announcing the return of the Bald Eagle pair that had made a home in a high voltage electrical tower. Over the last few months that nest was moved to a safer structure and the wait was on for the return of the eagles to see if they would successfully move. After a few hesitant starts at the old site the pair has taken up residence in the new location. All can now breath a sigh of relief. : ) This was a successful endeavor by all who made it happen!
The Center has a web-cam where you can watch the Eagles as they prepare to start another family. Should be fun! Check out this link to see the action there: www.wetlandcenter.com
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