Luke

=Bald Eagles Threatened in Colorado =


 * Habitat **

Bald eagles are rarely seen far from water. The part of Colorado they live in is called St.Vrain,Colorado.In 1990 bald eagles were extremely rare throughout Colorado. In 2001 populations came back up until there were 51 nesting pairs.


 * Diet **

aBald eagles eat sick nd injured waterfowl, muskrats, squirrels, rabbits, prairie dogs, and road-killed animals. Some times even carrion. They swoop down and grab their prey or steal from other birds.This is how they catch their prey.


 * Endangered status **

Bald eagles are on the U.S. endangered species list. They are endangered by illegal shooting and poisoning like DDT.


 * Questions I still have **