Happy Save the Eagles Day!

Yesterday was Save the Eagles Day in 2025, a day serving as a reminder of the magnificent representative of freedom in America that glide gracefully through the skies. . .

Happy Save the Eagles Day ! ! ! 

A Brief History:
A Legacy: The magnificent larger birds that glide through the skies, regardless of their population status, whether thriving or at risk. Thanks to the efforts of researchers and community members, the bald eagle was delisted from the endangered species list in June 2007. However, threats such as poaching, pesticide use, and other hazards persist, endangering eagle populations.

eagle courtesy of Openverse

Protection: Protection to all the particular bald eagles and to enhance awareness regarding the species. However, it has since evolved to include all eagle species. Globally, there are around 60 different species of eagles, with the majority residing in Eurasia and Africa. In contrast, North, Central, and South America, along with Australia, host only about 14 species. Notably, Hawaii is devoid of any eagle populations. In North America, the bald eagle and the golden eagle are the most prevalent species.

Majestic: Eagles are formidable raptors known for their strength and hunting prowess. Their exceptional vision, combined with robust musculature, sharp talons, and a strong beak, equips them well for capturing prey. Additionally, eagles are monogamous, forming lifelong mating bonds.

More About Dedication of the Day:  In 2015, Save the Eagles Day was established in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, as a response to the need to protect a pair of nesting bald eagles in the area. In late 2014, Skymark Development Corp from Paramus presented a study indicating that a nearby landfill posed potential health hazards to the eagles. The nesting pair, affectionately named Alice and Al, had been residing along Overpeck Creek since at least 2011. When the developer suggested a plan that involved the removal of the tree housing the eagles’ nest, the local community, along with the Bergen County Audubon Society, came together to create Save the Eagles Day on January 10, 2015.

An Eagle Sanctuary: An agreement was ultimately reached to designate a portion of the land as an eagle park. Alice and Al continued to reside in Ridgefield Park, soaring above the local inhabitants. Further information can be found regarding the environmental achievements of the region, as well as details about Alice and Al.

Pallas’s Fish Eagle courtesy of Openverse

When:  January 10^th commemorates Save the Eagles Day every year, annually.

A Few Facts:

Bald eagle with fish courtesy of Openverse