16 Jan 2nd 2013

• As expeted we were able to see some preditor birds on our journey to Alberta.

• 16; Bald Eagle

• A group of eagles is called a; Convocation.
• The Bald Eagle doesn't get its white head until it is mature at 5 years.  The immature Bald is very similar to the Golden Eagle but the Golden has white plumage on its tail and less feathers on its legs.  The Bald Eagle can have an impressive wing span of up to 7.5 feet.  
• We took the first picture just outside Swift Current.  At first we thought it was a mature Golden Eagle because of its size, but after studying the picture and seeing a mature Bald close by we recognized it as an immature Bald.  What a wing span when it took off.  It was feeding on a dead deer with some Ravens.
• The Bald Eagle is a powerful bird and has been known to carry off cats, dogs, fish, snakes and folk lore says children. It kills from above with landing on and using its talons to spear its pray.