NATURALLY SPEAKING: Eagle families

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NATURALLY SPEAKING: Eagle families


Bald eagles of different ages sit in a tree. Multiple generations may stay together to support one another, though adults tend to go their separate ways once it's time to nest again. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

After eaglets fledge, the family of male, female and young becomes even looser with neither parent or just the larger female or smaller male being close to the youngster.

 

 


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