Famed zookeeper Hanna scheduled to speak Friday at Brevard Zoo Nov 18, 2009
"It's like an African elephant for Africa. It's like our American bald eagle for this country.". He sees so many troubled animals as important -- whales, elephants and manatees, for starters. (Florida Today)
Pennsylvania: Unexpected start in playoffs Nov 8, 2009
Bald Eagle Area 20, Bellefonte 0. Bedford 31, Chestnut Ridge 20. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
High school football scores Nov 7, 2009
DISTRICT 10 SCORES Advertisement General McLane 26, Fairview 24 North East 21, Girard 8 Eisenhower 14, Iroquois 7 Strong Vincent 38, Meadville 14 Corry 38, Bradford 7 Sharon 14, Hickory 7 Mercer 35, Lakeview 6 Wilmington 55, Karns City 9 Sharpsville 28, Clarion 0 Grove City 33, Moniteau 6 Greenville 40, Slippery Rock 7 Titusville 18, Franklin 0 Warren 38, Northwestern 24 Cambridge Springs 35, Saegertown 0 Oil City 48, Reynolds 6 West Middlesex 59, Conneaut Valley 6 Cochranton 53, Harborcreek... (Erie Times-News, PA)
District 5 football playoffs set to begin Nov 2, 2009
Conemaugh Township (8-1) enters the District 5 Class A football playoffs as the No. 1 seed. The Indians will receive a first-round bye along with the defending 5-A champion Windber Ramblers (7-2), who earned the No. 2 seed. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Week 8: Friday's District 10, state football scores Oct 24, 2009
16 Clairton 59, Avella 0 Clarion 48, Clarion-Limestone 0 Coatesville 35, West Chester Henderson 28 Cocalico 34, Garden Spot 0 Conemaugh Township 35, Berlin-Brothersvalley 8 Conestoga 35, Harriton 0 Conestoga Valley 35, Lebanon 14 Conrad Weiser 36, Blue Mountain 15 Coudersport 24, Port Allegany 0 Council Rock South 34, Harry S. Truman 14 Curwensville 41, Johnsonburg 6 Dallastown Area 41, Dover 14 Danville 21, Mifflinburg 0 Delaware Valley 28, West Scranton 24 Delone 23, Bermudian Springs 14 Derry... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Vancouver Island Oct 10, 2009
"Lake!" "Snow!" "Bald eagle!" "Bank turn!" we shouted. The skies grew gray and the temperatures dropped 20 degrees as the fog crept through the mountain gaps. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Endangered wildlife finds haven in Tempe's Rio Salado Oct 5, 2009
In a significant first for the area, a juvenile bald eagle was seen roosting on the concrete base of a power pole and other urban perches, attracted to the safety of the wetland west of McClintock Drive and Tempe Marketplace ... Tempe intends to plant more trees for the area just east of Town Lake as part of its agreement to develop habitats attractive to endangered birds including the Yuma clapper rail, southwestern willow flycatcher and bald eagle, none of which lived in the "safe harbor" area... (AZCentral -- News)
Friday's District 10 football scores Oct 3, 2009
DISTRICT 10 SCORES Advertisement Fairview 14, Fort LeBoeuf 6 General McLane 28, Girard 0 North East 42, Seneca 0 Cathedral Prep 27, East 0 Corry 40, Central Tech 0 Farrell 40, Linesville 0 Sharpsville 41, Lakeview 14 McDowell 44, Hempfield 14 Greenville 38, Grove City 7 Mercer 48, Harborcreek Youth 14 Strong Vincent 57, Warren 0 Union City 22, Eisenhower 21 Hickory 21, Wilmington 14 Oil City 34, Titusville 13 Youngsville 29, Cochranton 14 Bradford 14, Meadville 0 Northwestern 35, Maplewood 6... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Migrating raptors take flight at Pa.'s Hawk Mtn Sep 30, 2009
There are a few ospreys none clutching fish, alas and even a bald eagle ... The peak autumn flight of bald eagles is in early September. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Back from vacation Sep 14, 2009
We came across mountain goats, big horned sheep, elk, a bald eagle and a bear, one of the animals you want to see from the inside if your vehicle. It would happen in the following way: We d be traveling down the highway and then up the road we would see a number of cars pulled over and people outside of their cars pointing faces, fingers and cameras in a particular direction. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cruise Ship Excursions in Juneau, A... Sep 8, 2009
There is a number of hiking trails to explore, and for the non-hikers, there is a bald eagle and nature center, bear viewing platforms, and even a restaurant to relax and enjoy the amazing views ... Other animals like seals, sea lions, bald eagles, porpoises, deer, and maybe even a bear might make an appearance on these tours as well ... The journey is filled with bald eagles, whales, seal pups, and sometimes even an occasional mountain goat. (Suite101.com)
Friday's high school football scores Sep 5, 2009
Philipsburg-Osceola 21, Bald Eagle Area 9. Plum 26, Indiana 6. (Erie Times-News, PA)
bc-US-REL-ReligionBrief::20 20090827 11:07:54 Aug 28, 2009
(AP) -- The lawyer for a Northern Arapaho man who killed a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance four years ago says he's working with federal prosecutors to resolve the case ahead of a scheduled October trial date. Winslow Friday has acknowledged that he shot and killed a bald eagle without a permit on the Wind River Reservation in central Wyoming in March 2005. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Nutmeg Woodcarvers: As low tech as it gets Aug 24, 2009
The top is shaped and painted like a bald eagle, below that is the Spirit of '76. He plans on adding the Liberty Bell and a B-17 bomber (he flew 51 missions on a B-17 in Italy during World War II). (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Want to see elk? Here's where. Aug 13, 2009
"And we do have the bald eagle up here; we see him every now and then. You see the bobcats every now and then, and the mountain lions. But if you see a bobcat or lion, that's a rarity, and that's a good thing." ... " Details: Oatman Chamber of Commerce, 928-768-6222 or . Grand Canyon National Park Throughout the Grand Canyon you can encounter wondrous wildlife, including condors that ride the wind and perch at the edge of the gorge. But visitors at Mather Campground, on the South Rim, frequently... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Snow in the summer caps-off trip of firsts out west Jul 30, 2009
We even spotted a bald eagle perched on a tree branch. We spent our last day as tourists in Seattle, riding the monorail and shopping in. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Animal Nomenclature Jul 30, 2009
Imagine what the following animals would look like if their common names accurately reflected their physical structure or appearance: the house fly, the bald eagle, and the sea horse. 2. (Suite101.com)
Biking in the San Juan Islands Jul 16, 2009
We'd seen a bald eagle, a great blue heron, harbor seals and numerous black-tailed deer. Fortunately, we weaved through the crowds of tourists in Friday Harbor and were out of town in no time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
REGION: Rangers patrol San Dieguito Lagoon Jul 16, 2009
"We saw an American bald eagle at the site (in March)," Sarber said. "It was about 4 feet tall. It was gigantic." The bird fished the river and lagoon, then moved on. (North County Times)
Called to perform: Sentinel student invited to teach classes at conference in Scotland Jul 7, 2009
Cadman also has the honor of dancing with bald eagle feather plumes and golden eagle feathers in her hair. The feathers are much more than decoration. (Missoulian, MT)
Fireworks season: Let rockets flare, not tempers Jun 29, 2009
Cathlamet Bald Eagle Festival at Elochoman Slough Marina on July 19. flamingo wrote on Jun 27, 2009 10:21 PM:" When will we get a brain? If fireworks were banned here our police could focus on the usual crimes (which we have plenty) instead of wasting their time on fireworks calls. Look at all the money that goes up in smoke. I can think of better ways to spend my money. And what percentage of people actually clean up afterward? Just drive down the streets and alleys and look at the messes they... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trailblazer: Notes from Yosemite Jun 25, 2009
This weekend, I also got to see a bald eagle in flight and resting in a tree. On Friday, at the of the week, we saw a very large rattlesnake. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Those pesky perpetrators Jun 16, 2009
Bluto wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:03 PM:" You lost me with all the P words there Gary but I see you were trying to be smartly funny.I have to admit. I found it a little funny when I moved here and saw the big Gull in SL and discovered it's the state bird. BTW,Isn't the Bald Eagle actually more of a scavenger bird, too? I think it was Franklin who preferred the wild turkey to the Bald Eagle. ". Bluto wrote on Jun 15, 2009 9:07 PM:" And Gary,Your criticisms over people not using their real names does... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
PIAA Baseball Glance May 31, 2009
South Fayette (7-3, 15-5) vs. Bald Eagle Area (6-1, 16-8) at Veterans Field, Altoona, 3. Class A. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sports briefs May 15, 2009
SOMERSET A seven-run first inning propelled Findley s Pharmacy to a 15-12 victory over Wheeler Brothers Thursday night in Somerset Senior League baseball (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Peshtigo River is flowing over the banks May 3, 2009
The bald eagle may be our countrys most prominent symbol of independence, but it is arguably the wild turkey that affords us the best winged example of the resourcefulness and survivor extinct that so many are most proud of as Americans. SPORTS. (Forest Republican, WI)
Junior duck-stamp design winners show off talent Apr 28, 2009
Birds of prey, including a red-tail hawk and a bald eagle, will be among the featured exhibits, along with a wide range of demonstrations and exhibits about living Home on the Range in Montana s early years ... Jeff Ewelt, director of the Beartooth Nature Center in Red Lodge, will bring three live birds of prey to the Center a mature bald eagle, a saw-whet owl and a great horned owl. (Helena Independent Record)
REGION: Group fights for butterfly protection Apr 19, 2009
"It isn't a baby polar bear or a bald eagle," said David Hogan, the former center employee who filed the petition and works as an independent environmental consultant in Pine Valley. "But it is just as important because it is beautiful in its own right.". (North County Times)
Gamesa rejected a third time Apr 10, 2009
Despite being in the permitting process for nearly two years and encountering vocal opposition, company officials said they will continue to seek a permit for the proposed Shaffer Mountain Wind Farm (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Final bald eagle count draws crowd Mar 17, 2009
The last bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local federal and state biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains March 14 ... Data from the local count are added to the nationwide mid-winter bald eagle census to assess recovery status of the species ... Bald eagles are similar to many Southern Californians in that they visit San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain lakes for winter vacations between November and April. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
One tank trip to Cathedral Caverns in Ala. Mar 14, 2009
It comes by its majestic views naturally and is a haven for wildlife, including many species of birds such as the kingfisher, herons and the American bald eagle. Every Saturday, guided nature hikes depart from the Country Store or park office for a morning exploration of the woods along gentle to moderate trails and lasting about two hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
State ends probe of bald eagle death Mar 7, 2009
State wildlife officials have closed their investigation into the death of a bald eagle missing half its beak in Melbourne. Citizens walking along a trail near a canal off Nasa Boulevard, just east of Atlantis Road, in Melbourne reported the bird remains to police around 2 p.m. Monday, Melbourne Village police officer Jason Wheeler said. (Florida Today)
PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Results: Day 1 Mar 6, 2009
7) dec. Mike Ottinger, Parkland, 6-2; Jayshon Wilson, Carlisle major dec. Billy Heemer, Downingtown East, 16-6; Tye Boyer, Indian Valley pinned Mark Hartenstine, Easton, 4:52; Andrew Eshleman, Penn Manor dec. Eric Koch, Quakertown, 7-2; Andrew Alton, Central Mountain major dec. Robert Blotzer, South Allegheny, 21-7; Jason Kane, Lower Dauphin major dec. Brandon Parker, Norristown, 10-1; Dave Cawley, North Allegheny major dec. Coleman Hoffman, Bald Eagle Area, 9-1; Philip Marano, Northampton dec.... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
