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bald eagle
noun
: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail
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Two bald eagles, called Mama and Papa by aficionados, have been in living in the park since at least 2017, according to the nonprofit Friends of Lakes Folsom & Natoma website.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Missouri Department of Conservation says late December through early February is the peak time for bald eagles, and watchers should look for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026
Scenic views and fresh air are the primary draws, but there are also activities, like hot chocolate and snacks, a forest bathing primer and bald eagle viewing.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
The guest services employee who was most helpful during my stay proudly told me her mom had worked the same job decades earlier before rising through management ranks; a boat captain who took us out looking for bald eagles and dolphins shared a similar story.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Missouri Department of Conservation says late December through early February is the peak time for bald eagles, and watchers should look for eagles perched in large trees along the water’s edge.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2026
Scenic views and fresh air are the primary draws, but there are also activities, like hot chocolate and snacks, a forest bathing primer and bald eagle viewing.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
The guest services employee who was most helpful during my stay proudly told me her mom had worked the same job decades earlier before rising through management ranks; a boat captain who took us out looking for bald eagles and dolphins shared a similar story.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Bald eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20eagle. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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