Serene in steam — Yellowstone in winter provides visitors the freedom to see and feel the park Feb 11, 2008
A bald eagle ruffles its feathers high in a ponderosa pine, and trumpeter swans sleep floating on the Madison River, their serpentine necks tucked into wings like the butts of pearl-handled revolvers. All of this and more is visible within a half-hour of entering the park. (Missoulian, MT)
Pennsylvania soldier killed in combat in Iraq Feb 9, 2008
Van Orman graduated in 2002 from Bald Eagle Area High School, where he played in the band. Tim was the kind of student who poured his whole heart into everything, said Scott Sheehan, his former band instructor. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Alpine Skiing at Deer Valley Utah Feb 5, 2008
Use the Ontario Trail to get to Homeward Bound then follow Homeward down to the Homestake lift to get back up to the top of Bald Eagle Mountain. Success, Last Chance, Big Stick and Little Stick will all get you back to the main lodge. (Suite101.com)
High School Wrestling: District 4 in midst of drought Feb 4, 2008
Along the way Shikellamy picked up a win, and some added confidence, by beating Bald Eagle Area for the first time since 1996. The culmination was Saturday s impressive 36-19 win over the Bulldogs. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Watch eagles soar in Alabama Jan 16, 2008
Earlier, her suggestion that we take part in the Bald Eagle Awareness Weekend, now a 20-year tradition, had been appealing ... A bald eagle flies to its nest along the Tenn ... The eagle population is best enjoyed during Bald Eagle Awareness Weekends through January at the park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PG East: Powerade again heads the list of area holiday wrestling tournaments Dec 27, 2007
Also entered in the 14-team field are: Bald Eagle Area, Central Mountain, Cumberland Valley, Easton, Erie Cathedral Prep, J.W. Robinson, Lower Dauphin, Manheim Central, Neshaminy, North Allegheny, Reynolds, Shikellamy and Upper Perkiomen ... Easton claimed its eighth consecutive team title with a five-point victory against Bald Eagle, while Kiski Area finished sixth ... The other seven returning Manheim tournament champions are: Easton's Kegan Handlovic and Jordan Oliver, Central Mountain twins... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The word on birds Dec 20, 2007
During our lunch, sitting sheltered in a grove of limber pine, we were thrilled to first sight one and then a second bald eagle soaring above. And toward the end of our day more rewards a northern shrike and a red-tailed hawk. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tranquillity on the Apache reservation Dec 15, 2007
Over the years, the tribe has taken control of its forestry program, started a ski resort and works with scientists trying to help endangered species such as the bald eagle, spotted owl and Mexican gray wolf. Biologists say the Apache trout is close to being taken off the endangered-species list, in large part because of the efforts of the tribe. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Under the gun Dec 7, 2007
Seems a bald eagle had been snagged in a muskrat trap on the guy s property and couldn t get free. Fredrickson tried to approach the giant bird, but I d get within 10 feet of the sucker and he d fly off. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Outdoorsman leads life of adventure Nov 29, 2007
He also volunteered for the BLM to lead tours of the bald eagle site near Canyon Ferry Lake. Gordon taught me how to lead hikes and inspired me to write my book. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Giving Hester a chance, Broncos pay the price Nov 27, 2007
They were no more a threat than the trained bald eagle that barely left its handlers arm during the national anthem. But whether it was too much Hester in their heads, or a sense of doom, or simple too many steps short (like Champ Bailey covering Bernard Berrian on the tying touchdown or Nate Webster letting Desmond Clark get away for the catch that set up the winning field goal) the Broncos blew this one from in front, dropping out of a first place tie with San Diego and losing whatever place... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beyond the Standard Stuff: Gratitude for a Blend of the General and the Particular Nov 22, 2007
For the bald eagle redux ... For the bald eagle redux. (Townhall.com)
Bulldogs want a 'blackout' vs. Auburn Nov 7, 2007
The Bald Eagle is the symbol of our nation. At what game did one drop dead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
High school football scoreboard for 11-03-07 Nov 3, 2007
Bellefonte 44, Bald Eagle Area 0. Bethel Park 31, Seneca Valley 20. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Float trip benefits vets Oct 28, 2007
When the fishing slowed down and the snow storm let up, Talbot's boat joined the rest of the group for a late lunch around a campfire, where the veterans and their guides watched a bald eagle circling in a thermal above them. Everyone at the campfire reported success. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
An Embarrassingly Patriotic Passport Oct 27, 2007
But perhaps they'll just focus on the page's graphic elements: A fierce-looking bald eagle that takes up half the page, accompanied by smaller illustrations of grain and a flapping American flag. The passport's subsequent pages -- the ones that are supposed to be used for foreign visas and entry stamps -- follow along with illustrations as predictable as a junior-high American-history project. (CBS News)
Oregon Recreation Report Oct 20, 2007
" This free family event is fun for kids of all ages. See turtles, snakes, insects and birds. Build a birdhouse to take home and learn about the different kinds of fish in your area. Forty-six natural resource organizations and agencies will be thereincluding ODFW. For more information, call the Benton County Extension Service at (541) 766-6750 or A Celebration of Raptors Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Agate Hall Auditorium, EugeneSpend an evening with award-winning nature photographer John Hendrickson.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Smear campaigns | Mike Luckovich Oct 16, 2007
Or how about General Petraues, build the guy up as a savior, then if you disagree with any part of his testimony or question the policy he is charged with carrying out, as the state department and GAO reports did, then you are attacking the entire military, all troops in harms way, the american flag, the bald eagle, and who knows what else. The worst is John Edwards wife though, she can make any comment she chooses, and is the teeth in his campaign, but how can you fight back againt her, she has... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Traveling artist offers creative talents to Montrose residents Oct 15, 2007
Battaglia painted a large bald eagle on an outside wall and a more personal depiction of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee inside the church. I am really impressed with the detail, Williams said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Ready, set ... start your Braves rumors | Braves Oct 10, 2007
The zoo s only bald eagle, on display since the zoo reopened June 30, died unexpectedly Thursday evening. Named Pride, the adult male bald eagle was experiencing difficulty breathing Thursday morning, said zoo director Claudine Laufman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Deer numbers starting to level off Oct 9, 2007
Joe Cazonewe wrote on Oct 8, 2007 2:49 PM:" ABOLISH ALL HUNTING!! Ducati Guy and Hunter: My 5% statement is a FACT(look it up). Your 95% to the needy is just a statistic and has no factual basis. I doubt 25% of all needy people have ever had a deer steak. Most hunters just cut off the parts they want and leave rest to rot. Also, I don't know one Indian person that hunts because animals are sacred in their culture, especially the cow. I also doubt you know someone named "Chief Bald Eagle". " ...... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High school scores from western Pennsylvania Sep 22, 2007
Tyrone 28, Bald Eagle Area 6. Windber 27, North Star 13. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Reid spends summer playing baseball in Alaska Sep 21, 2007
The bald eagle was arguably one of the most incredible sights I witnessed during my time in Alaska. Nearly half of the world's bald eagles reside in Alaska, and at times I felt like I saw all of them ... During one weekend trip down the Kenai Peninsula, I literally saw several hundred bald eagles in a 300-yard stretch of the beach. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Slow down and catch this W. Va. train Sep 21, 2007
In West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad focuses on its namesake, the American bald eagle. "You'd be surprised how many people want to see an eagle," says train owner Dave Corbitt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pit bulls break into house, kill family cat Sep 21, 2007
Wait a minute wrote on Sep 20, 2007 8:54 PM:" Sooo. The Gady Friend states the door is open so the cats can use the backward as a litter box...No one but me thinks this is odd...Its an animal door? Just for cats? Was a sign posted "No Dogs Allowed"...The girls leashed the dogs..played with them...if mom was concerned why wanst animal contorl called...Just put the dogs down..its there fault they were leashed and playing with the family..Whats next..Shoot a bald Eagle or Hawk cus you saw it eat a... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
A day for reeling in memories Sep 20, 2007
Looking up, we saw first one, then another bald eagle swept overhead, their white heads and tails gleaming like fresh snow in the sunlight. We were hooking fish regularly, releasing most. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Slow down, take the train Sep 18, 2007
In West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad focuses on its namesake, the American bald eagle. Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
A pudgy, chain-smoking Chicago columnist interviews a healthy woman studying the bald eagle in the Rockies. (PG) (1:45) ENC: Mon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Grand Teton getaway deals Aug 30, 2007
The park is home to more than 300 bird species from our bald eagle to peregrine falcons. NWA's airfare special is priced at $284 round-trip to Idaho Falls you'll have to spend one night before your early morning return flight only when you depart Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 8, and return the following Monday or Tuesday, Sept. 10 or 11. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Town of Ridgway benefits from late actors dream Aug 26, 2007
Her husband s love for eagles quickly became the main theme of the ceremony, as the hard to miss 2,800 pound bronzed American bald eagle was often referenced. As described by Dennis s son Rusty, the bald eagle memorial was positioned in such a way that if one stands at the right place on the longest day of the year, they will be able to view the sun rising directly over the statue. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Wildlife on display? Aug 23, 2007
Buckhorn founder Ted Sliger collected the specimens, including a bald eagle, from hunters in the motel's heyday and stuffed them himself. Larry Hedrick, co-founder of the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, which sits between Apache Junction and Goldfield Ghost Town, wants to make the 400-piece collection available to the public again and is in the process of raising funds to construct a building to house the assemblage. (AZCentral -- Business)
Trucks start hauling pyritic rock from I-99 construction site Aug 14, 2007
Pyrite, or iron sulfide, forms sulfuric acid when exposed to air and rain, and one pile just below the Bald Eagle Ridge crest contains about 140,000 tons of pyritic rock. When that rock is moved in three or four weeks, work on a temporary ramp between already completed sections of I-99 and U.S. Route 322 is expected to begin. (NEPA News, PA)
Three Animals Removed From Endangered Species List Aug 8, 2007
Bald Eagle, Yellowstone Grizzly Bear and Western Great Lake Wolf off Endangered Species List ... The bald eagle, after nearly disappearing from the 48 inland states of the country following World War II, is flourishing once again ... After years of careful study, public comment and planning, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are confident in the future security of the American Bald Eagle," Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne said. "From this point... (Fox News)
Helping hands to injured birds of prey Aug 7, 2007
Jonathan Smith was already a seasoned volunteer, catching bald eagles in the center's recovery field for bimonthly checkups and glove-training a Swainson's hawk ... An injured bald eagle heals from a scuffle with another bald, and 40 volunteers and their families applaud its release at the lake where the bird was discovered, turning an ordinary Friday evening into a celebration. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Capturing nature's light on canvas Jul 11, 2007
The egg, which Lagergren titled he Heart of Idaho, depicts two Labrador retrievers chasing after geese and a bald eagle against the backdrop of the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley. The tiny fragile canvas even depicts the Salmon River, syringa, aspens, pines and wildflowers. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Howling for wolf removal Jul 7, 2007
oldhead wrote on Jul 6, 2007 8:20 PM:" If anyone can remember why the wolf was reduced to near extinction in Idaho 60 or80 years ago, it was account of the same things that are beginning to happen Today. The main difference being the wolf depleted most of the deer and elk herds and were killing ranchers stock of sheep and cattle. Its almost to that point now, just a couple of more years and we will be our forefathers. Then the ranchers retaliated against the wolf packs with 1080 which... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Endless Change Is The Story Of Our Lives - 6/30/2007 Jul 7, 2007
And that's without taking into account the way snowy Decker Peak looks this time of year (think of it as a craggy old man at day's end, wearing an antique white nightcap) or the American bald eagle we saw banking into the mountains, dipping down by the pond, putting on an air show for the ages. All this is a reminder that if you sit on a porch rocker in summertime, you need never worry about being amused. (FOX23.com, OK)
Science » Jul 3, 2007
The bald eagle, America's national symbol, is flying high after spending three decades in recovery ... The bald eagle, America's national symbol, is flying high after spending three decades in recovery ... The bald eagle is officially about to become a "conservation success story" for the U.S. government, which has worked for more than three decades to help the national symbol recover from habitat destruction, illegal shooting and contamination of its food source. (CNN)
Bald eagles heighten their presence in Pennsylvania Jul 1, 2007
HARRISBURG Pennsylvanians have a greater chance of seeing a bald eagle today than anytime in probably the past 150 years, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bald eagle, our nation's symbol of strength and freedom since the days of Benjamin Franklin, has exceeded the wildest dreams of state and national wildlife managers by colonizing most of the Northeast's major rivers and impoundments with nests and their majestic presence ... s we prepare to celebrate America's historic... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Bald eagle coming off the endangered list Jun 30, 2007
WASHINGTON: The American bald eagle, a national symbol once almost wiped out by hunters and DDT poisoning, has not only survived but is thriving ... Government biologists have counted almost 10,000 mating pairs of bald eagles, including at least one pair in each of the 48 contiguous states, giving assurance that the bird's survival is no longer in jeopardy ... There were once believed to be as many as a half-million bald eagles in North America, predating the Europeans' arrival. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Bald eagle populations soar Jun 30, 2007
Bald eagles, once a potent symbol for environmentalists, will lose their protected status as populations take off ... The delisting caps a four-decade struggle to reestablish bald eagle populations at their nadir in 1963, counting just 47 breeding pairs in the contiguous 48 states ... In announcing the move, government officials said biologists have counted nearly 10,000 mating pairs of bald eagles, including at least one pair in each of 48 states. (The Union Democrat)
Bald eagle goes off endangered list, marking a remarkable comeback Jun 29, 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) The American bald eagle, a national symbol once almost wiped out by hunters and DDT poisoning, has not only survived but is thriving ... Government biologists have counted nearly 10,000 mating pairs of bald eagles, including at least one pair in each of 48 contiguous states, giving assurance that the bird s survival is no longer in jeopardy ... There were once believed to be as many as a half million bald eagles in North America, predating the Europeans arrival. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vermont trying to keep eagle pair in Green Mountain State Jun 27, 2007
(AP) -- Wildlife biologists are trying to entice a pair of bald eagles to stay in the Green Mountain State using well-established marketing tricks: free food and a ready-to-move-into home ... While the revival of the bald eagle has been a national success story, none are known to have succesfully reproduced in Vermont since the 1940s, before DDT took the species to the brink of extinction ... "We know we have bald eagles on the western side and on the eastern side. We know that they're present,... (Concord Monitor)
Dollywood's Fifth Annual KidsFest(SM) Begins June 15 Jun 9, 2007
"Keeper talks" teach children and adults about the bald eagle and other birds of prey ... -ft aviary, home to America's largest presentation of non-releasable bald eagles, welcomes two new eagles recently donated by the San Francisco Zoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Grayling savior - science or politics? Jun 3, 2007
f it had been up to Bush, the bald eagle would never have been protected because of their numbers in Canada and Alaska. Greenwald said the decision to remove the arctic grayling from consideration was made in Washington, D.C., under the influence of Assistant Secretary of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Julie MacDonald and was another example of the Bush administration's unwillingness to list species under the federal Endangered Species Act. (Missoulian, MT)
Green spaces Jun 1, 2007
After lunch, participants can watch a bald eagle release or check out the Alaska Fire Service smokejumpers as they complete training jumps. Or head to the Valley, where the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers group plans an all-day trail-building project on the popular Crevasse Moraine trail in Palmer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Three of top school districts in state hail from Allegheny County May 31, 2007
290 Bald Eagle Area School District (Centre). 291 Southmoreland School District (Fayette, Westmoreland). (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Reader's Alley May 28, 2007
Not far from this area is a bald eagle nest ... We may never know exactly what happened there to the marmots or the bald eagles. (Helena Independent Record)
Region offers thousands of trails, opportunities May 27, 2007
" Visitors should arrive before noon _ parking lots fill up fast on weekends. The trail down into the gorge is steep, but stone steps can be navigated if hikers take their time and wear good hiking shoes or boots. Sections often are wet and may be slippery. "The falls range from one foot high to 94 feet and some 30 to 40 feet in height," Daltroff said, noting the rewards awaiting hikers there. Pets are permitted on the trails as long as they are leashed, he said. Ten other trails circuit the... (NEPA News, PA)
Wild for all: In private hands for decades, Wild Horse Island now a public jewel May 18, 2007
Other than a few private cabins scattered along the shoreline, 99 percent of Wild Horse Island s 2,164 acres are open to the public. WILD HORSE ISLAND When you think about it when you look at all the development around Flathead Lake, when you consider this island's history it's remarkable it ended up this way. (Missoulian, MT)
Evacuated Residents Return To Catalina Island May 13, 2007
But four bald eagle chicks that hatched earlier this year without human help were unharmed, said Bob Rhein, a spokesman for the Catalina Island Conservancy, which owns most of the island. The birds are a milestone in the reintroduction of the species, which was wiped out on the island decades ago by chemical contamination. (CBS2.com, CA)
Authority waiting for final wind farm plan May 11, 2007
Property owner Jack Buchan issued in March a notice of intent to file suit with federal and state agencies over environmental concerns including the possible killing of migrating Bald Eagle and Eastern Golden Eagles by the project. Additionally, Buchan said the group will have their own studies and experts on hand for the final authority review, provided the project's permitting and review is not rushed through. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Foothills give birders plenty to watch May 8, 2007
There are two or three ponds along the way which have attracted a bald eagle and Barrow's goldeneyes the last few winters ... This lake vies with Lake Don Pedro for having the most golden eagles and wintering bald eagles in California. (The Union Democrat)
BLM discusses recreation use of area land May 3, 2007
They are also home to endangered and special status species such as bald eagle, southwest willow flycatcher, Sonoran desert tortoise and native fish species such as Gila chub and desert pupfish. Vegetation throughout the area ranges from creosote bush in desert flats to ponderosa pine at higher elevations. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
The PG's outdoors writers wade in with some tips that might help anglers catch the limit Apr 15, 2007
Despite several high-profile private properties, publicly accessible water is abundant, and famous stretches of Bald Eagle, Penns, Yellow Breeches and Spring Creek are destination locations. The season started March 31 on Approved Trout Waters in Adams, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lebanon, Perry, York and parts of Mifflin counties. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Where to see Del Norte County birds Apr 15, 2007
Loons, grebes, cormorants and gulls, raptors (Osprey, Bald Eagle) are on the bars in the river and trees along the banks ... Klamath River Mouth: Large flocks of Western and Glaucous-winged Gulls, Double-crested Cormorants, Brown Pelicans and Heermann's Gulls, Caspian Terns and Elegant Terns, Bald Eagles, Osprey and Common Ravens ... Bald Eagles, Prairie Falcon and Ferruginous Hawks winter in the area, and Aleutian Geese stop over until about mid-April. (Daily Triplicate)
Bye-Bye, Boredom Apr 14, 2007
Live animals may include a Bald Eagle and a Snowy Owl. Also, rock-wall climbing, 2 to 4 p.m. Free with admission. (CTNow.com)
Living in the wild: Students at Woodman School imagine what life would be like if they were native Montana wildlife Apr 10, 2007
Once upon a time there was a bald eagle in Montana. He is going to eat a mouse. (Missoulian, MT)
All in a day: Winter, summer activities mix well Mar 29, 2007
10:10 a.m. Started the morning by skiing down to Snow Park Lodge, then hopped on the four-passenger, high-speed lift to ride to the top of Bald Eagle Mountain, then down to Silver Lake Lodge and onto the Sterling Express lift to the top of Bald Mountain elevation 9,400 feet. This was followed by runs off the Wasatch Express, Suntan Express, the Crown triple and Deer Crest lifts, and then some final turns down the Jordanelle run and back to the gondola. (Deseret News)
Nature class Mar 27, 2007
eeing the bald eagle was my favorite thing, Duncan MacDonald declared ... Then we saw a bald eagle. (Missoulian, MT)
Fish in a barrel Mar 22, 2007
You may as well be looking for a bald eagle or mountain lion. Now, come back on Saturday or Sunday. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOKSitting with a bobcat on the side of road Mar 18, 2007
" -- Marc Meyer Honking good time Now you see them, now you don't: Turns out I wasn't the only to see the en masse staging and lift-off of snow geese in the Sacramento Valley north of Maxwell: "On our eastern approach to the Maxwell Refuge, we spotted a bald eagle sitting on a clump of grass in one of the marshes. We stopped the truck and watched. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Water authority votes against wind farm Mar 15, 2007
On March 2, Tucker/Arensburg Attorneys, of Pittsburgh, issued a notice of intent to file suit with federal and state agencies over environmental concerns including the possible killing of migrating Bald Eagle and Eastern Golden Eagles by the project. Among their concerns is that the project, which will run along the Allegheny Front of the mountain, will impact migrating bird populations including that of the endangered Bald Eagle and Eastern Golden Eagles, environmental attorney Bradley Tupi... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PIAA Wrestling: Four times the medals Mar 11, 2007
Big Spring's Mallie Shuster, left, tries for a reversal during his third place consolation match against Bald Eagle Area's Grant Paswell Saturday at Giant Center ... Shuster scored two decisive takedowns against Bald Eagle Area's Grant Paswall in the first and third periods to win the match 6-3 and serve notice to next year's field that he will be a wrestler to be reckoned with ... Ruth fresh off his upset victory over Nazareth's Thad Frick and near miss semifinal loss to Bald Eagle Area's... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
PIAA Wrestling: Four advance in AAA Mar 9, 2007
Ortenzio won his 135-pound prelim bout 8-1 over Northampton's Jacob Stout and will face Bald Eagle Area's Jake Shirk in the quarters ... Cumberland Valley 215 pounder Derrick Hockensmith got cradled and lost his preliminary bout to Bald Eagle Area's Kevin Struble 7-4. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
