Bald Eagle

The Nutria is a large mammal similar to a beaver. The Nutria has different appearances and ways of living. The Nutria is one of the world’s largest growing population animal. Their bodies have different forms which helps them in their adaptation of swimming. These body changes are different than others. Their ears, eyes, and nose are high on their heads, which helps them by keeping the water from getting in them. These animals are described as large rodents because of their appearance and…

are likely to come into contact with the turbines. It’s not just the blades that pose a risk to birds, wind developments can disrupt migration routes. If we replaced the TMI power plant with windmills, it could affect the bird species, especially bald eagles, which are already in risk of being…

Colorado . I slowly crept out of my sleeping bag, every muscle sore from yesterday's hike. I thought to myself how lucky I am to be backpacking through the National Parks, with four other girls. As I made some camomile tea over the warm fire, a bald eagle soared above the 8,775 ft tall canyons. Meanwhile, everyone began to abraid. Today's itinerary included sea kayaking through the slim river between the canyons. Breakfast this morning consisted of Quaker's oatmeal, and granola bars. I made my…

low numbers. In addition to gray wolves, the government animal control agency is also killing the national bird. “In 2014, Wildlife Services killed… five golden eagles, and three bald eagles” (Ketcham). The American symbol has been included in the victims of the Wildlife Services death count. Under the Endangered Species Act the Eagles have just recovered from near extinction and are now being killed by the U.S. government. Regulations are a necessity to protect all wild animals from a…

Shortly after World War II, thick clouds of smog hovered above major cities around the United States. American’s were becoming very ill and dying from health related issues from pollution inhalation. Rivers and lakes were littered with garbage and were too contaminated to enjoy. The misuse of pesticides was occurring around the nation, killing everything in its path, literally. Over three million gallons of crude oil spewed into the ocean at a rate of one thousand gallons, an hour, for a month.…

“The Risks we Take Wildly Exceed the Ones we Avoid” written by Mark Winston is essentially stating that humans are misled. It explains that we tolerate an insane number of overlooked risks while also caring too much about new technologies that impact our health less. Automobiles, tobacco, and alcohol are key examples in which the article references because they yield negative health effects and are highly tolerated, by an average person. As individuals, we are concerned with immediate hazards…

perhaps the popular activity especially at dusk and dawn. Driving up and down route 3 looking for moose may be your cleanest option of activities at this point in the year. Also, with spring comes the return of some of the local birds, which include bald eagles and loons, which head to the lakes and rivers for their fill of trout, salmon and other…

different contexts. For instance, the values can be seen in The New Colossus and The American Dream. But also other American national symbols contain the values, among other things; American holidays, the constitution, declaration of independency and bald…

massive trees in the world. The RNSP protect 38,982 acres of old-growth forest, contributing to environmental sustainability. Due to these temperate rainforests found in the RNSP, several animals such as the spotted owl, the marbled murrelet, the bald eagle, black bears, cougars, and…

began to kill and relocate the elk to compensate. Once wolves were reintroduced the ecosystem began to balance out once again. Vegetation began to grow, and after a successful wolf kill, the leftovers provide food for scavengers, including bald and golden eagles, magpies, coyotes, and ravens. (Living with Wolves,…