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Coming February 5-7, 2010
10th Anniversary Eagle Watch Weekend
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Bald eagle vs. Golden eagle - a side-by-side comparison
| Characteristic | Bald eagle | Golden eagle |
| Primary nest site | Trees 30' - 60' (10' - 100') | Cliffs |
| Secondary nest site | NA | Trees 10' - 100' in height |
| Nest material | Large sticks, lined with fine materials | Sticks, brush, leaves |
| Nest builder(s) | Male and female | Male and female |
| Egg coloration/size | Bluish-white, nest-stained; 3" | Cream marked with brown; 2.9" |
| Number of eggs | 2 (1 - 3) | Usually 2 (1 - 4) |
| Pair type | Monogamous (?) | Monogamous |
| Incubator(s) | Male and female | Mostly female; some male |
| Incubation time | 34 - 36 days | 43 - 45 days |
| Growth stage at hatching | Semialtricial I | Semialtricial I |
| Fledging time | 70 - 98 days | 66 - 75 days |
| Feeder(s) | Male and female | Male and female |
| Diet | Fish; also birds, small mammals, carrion | Mammals; also birds, reptiles, insects |
| Hunting technique(s) | Perching, low patrol, and swoops | Soaring and swoops |
Source: The Birder's Handbook - A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds, Paul Ehrlich, David S. Dobkin, and Darryl Wheye, Simon and Shuster, New York, 1988.
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