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15 Comments:
Is the bald eagle population expanding nationally in Virginia or is the Parks Department placing bald eagles in hopes of bringing them back?
That is a fantastic story! Bald eagles are such handsome creatures!
Crusader,
VA has had a natural increase in the population of these eagles since the 1990's.
In fact, the species is scheduled to be removed from the list of endagered species--if such hasn't already happened.
Brooke,
The story of George and Martha has been big here in the local news.
Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird. Glad that the bald eagle was chose instead!
That's a good story.
I remember learning in school about Benjamin Franklin proposing the wild turkey as our national bird.
It just wouldn't be the same..
Yeah, Ben called the eagle a scavenger and fish eater(it is!) He wanted the wild turkey because it was clever, bold and he felt it exemplified the American character better. Plus he disdained the European use of eagles in heraldry! He wanted to get away from that monarchal thinking!
tmw
The eagle also was part of the symbolism of ancient Rome. Our Founders saw a parallel between the Roman republic and the American republic.
In my Blogger files, I have an article about the American bald eagle. I never published that particular piece, in part because I need to resize the accompanying photo. Maybe I can get around to resizing the picture and posting the piece, which contains some good info about the history of the American bald eagle as a national symbol.
HEHE! Now "Wild Turky" is a nationaly popular drink...
Ben was a smart guy but...I'm going to have to go with the eagle on this one.
Thanks for sharing AOW. Long may she fly!
George and Martha have been huge news -- they've even reached us in Los Angeles! :)
Beautiful birds.
Love them
Esther,
I've been missing many news reports of late because of my work schedule. The story of George and Martha made it all the way to CA? Nothing like a good love story!
Missing Link,
Occasionally, when we cross over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, we see eagles in flight over the Potomac. What a sight!
The wild turkey wouldn't have made the heart soar like the sight of eagles in flight.
Brooke,
Wild Turkey Bourbon? That was Aurora's drink of choice in Terms of Endearment. Remember that little scene?
Never seen it!
But being so close to the Kentucy border, there's Wild Turkey and Maker's Mark in every place that sells liquor!
Maker's Mark... mmmmm
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