Re: Bald Eagles spotted in Miami Lakes

Posted by Trisha on Sep 22, 2009; 9:45pm
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They definitely prefer trees that are more open and allows them unobstructed views of their surroundings. The eagle pair located here was around for a long time acting as you describe before their nest was spotted in the tallest tree in the "nest woods", as we call it.

It's getting near time for the pairs to return to their nest areas to rebuild existing nests, or perhaps with yours, start a new nest. Look for them to be carrying sticks or straw (like from a field) and that may lead you to a nest. It is exciting that you see 2....do they both have the completely white heads that would tell they are around 5 yrs old and of breeding age?

Our eagles seemed completely comfortable in this urban setting also. They would often perch in trees located the closest to the watchers. These trees always had the most open views as they were on the edge of the nest woods, but closest to the highway, where cars zoomed by. Experts in the field have told us that if they have a nest they do not like intruders coming close to it. They will even abandon their young on the nest if threatened by people coming too close. Keep us posted!