Birder Photographs Dozens of Bald Eagles Flocking, Hunting in Mississippi River Valley—And They’re Magnificent

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It used to be a big deal to spot just one bald eagle—let alone a whole flock of them all perched in the same tree. A few years ago, America’s national bird had dwindled to far fewer numbers. Yet one photographer in Red Wing, Minnesota, last month snapped a sight for sore eyes: literally dozens of bald eagles all perched in trees on the shoreside along the Mississippi River. Tim Alms captured the majestic moment on camera. (Courtesy of Tim Alms Photography) (Courtesy of Tim Alms Photography) (Courtesy of Tim Alms Photography) (Courtesy of Tim Alms Photography) The awe-inspiring eagles gather here at Covill Park during the winter months, as this portion of the river, unlike other parts of the Mississippi this far north, doesn’t freeze over as temperatures drop. Due to recycled water dumped from a nearby power plant, the river keeps flowing year-round, which attracts the grandiose bald eagles here to hunt for fish. ...

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