Eagle Watch – Nova Scotia – Spectacle of Bald Eagles

With wings nearly brushing the snow beneath these majestic raptors cross the snow covered field in seconds. Each winter, when the weathers at it's coldest, the waterways freeze over closing off a primary food source for eagles. It is at this time that Bald Eagles come to Nova Scotia's valley area seeking out a much needed alternative source of food, chicken farms. Because the ground is frozen hard, farmers would dispose of their flocks losses in the open fields. This attracts many opportunistic Bald Eagles during this time of food shortage. Driving down a country road an observant person may pick out [...]