In Piedmont, a crowd gathered to witness a fledgling bald eagle taking flight from its nest in a eucalyptus tree. This marks the first successful bald eagle nest recorded in the East Bay. The nest measures about six feet wide and three feet deep, situated on sturdy branches. Raptor expert Allen Fish indicated that if the eagles remain, the nest will continue to grow as they add materials each year. Historically, bald eagles were once common in the Bay Area but faced significant population declines due to environmental changes.
A successful bald eagle nest has been recorded in the East Bay for the first time in history, sparking excitement among local birdwatchers.
The nest, estimated to be six feet wide and three feet deep, is built on sturdy eucalyptus branches and is expected to grow larger annually.
Raptor expert Allen Fish notes that bald eagles may add to their nests each year, potentially making them too heavy for branches over time.
Bald eagles were once abundant in the Bay Area before their populations declined mid-century due to environmental factors.
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