In 1983, there were only three bald eagle nests in the entire
state of Pennsylvania, but an assessment by the state’s the Game
Commission shows that number has surpassed a milestone of 200
active nests this year. Although the bald eagle is still
considered a threatened species in many parts of the country,
comeback stories like the one in Pennsylvania prove that it’s
now more likely than ever that you’ll see this American icon in
the wild. Bald eagles build a larger nest than any other bird in
North America, and they are one of the few species in the animal
kingdom to mate for life. Both sexes will sit on the nest and
protect the eggs or young, exchanging places while the other
forages for food. Bald eagles are very picky about where they
build their nests, and if there is too much human activity
around, they’re likely to keep moving until they find a better
spot. With urban development now spilling out into what was once
quiet countryside, the preferred habitat of the eagle is getting
harder to come by. Game