Facts about Bald Eagle Nesting Sites

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   The largest concentrations of bald eagle nesting sites in the contiguous United States are found in Florida, Minnesota, and the Pacific Northwest.

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   During incubation, both male and female bald eagles take turns sitting on the eggs at their nest site for roughly 35 days.

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   A mating pair of bald eagles typically returns to the same nest site year after year, adding new material each breeding season.

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   Tall, mature trees near large bodies of water are the preferred bald eagle nesting sites, as the birds require open sightlines and proximity to fish.

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   Bald eagle nests, called eyries, are the largest bird nests in North America and can weigh over a ton after years of reuse.

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