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Take a photographic journey of American Bald Eagles during nesting season. Through 160 breathtaking images captured in eagles’ natural habitats, this factual account offers a rare glimpse into the behaviors and activities of America’s national symbol as it prepares a nest, mates, lays eggs, and raises its young. Travel with adult eagles as they gather nest materials, forage for prey, and ward off intruders into their territory. Inside the nest, observe how eaglets grow from hatchlings into fledglings, and experience first flight. Included are tips for observing eagles and a glossary of terms. This is a perfect book for eagle enthusiasts and eagle nest cam viewers, nature and wildlife lovers, bird watchers, conservationists, scientists, teachers, children, and photographers. The one-of-a-kind photographs and comprehensive descriptions make this a must-have treasure to be enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to become the go-to reference on bald eagles.Teena Ruark GorrowTeena Ruark Gorrow, college professor and eagle enthusiast, lives on Marylands Eastern Shore with her husband. Craig A. Koppie, raptor biologist and eagle spokesperson for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, lives near Annapolis with his family.160 color imagesCraig A. KoppieA Photographic Journey through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Season160 color images