Snow Gliding
Leaving a wake of snowflakes in its path on a bitterly cold day above a frozen Mississippi River, a Bald Eagle glides through the air with grace and purpose…
Did you know
Eagles don’t undergo physical changes in preparation for winter—there’s no extra layer of fat or winter growth of thick fur—but they do change their behavior enough to survive the coldest months. This includes being flexible in what they eat and giving up their mainly solitary lifestyle for a more communal one. (Source: Northern Woodlands)
