Bald Eagle patrols rural area
article and photos by Rose Collison
Wingspan: 5.9 – 7.5 ft. (adult)
Bald Eagle in the Stockbridge area looks for dinner
The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. Mass. 6.6-14 lbs., Wingspan: 5.9-7.5 ft. (adult), Lifespan: 20 years ( in the wild), Speed can reach 75-99 mph while diving. Bald eagles are protected Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Rose Collison
After retiring from Stockbridge Community Schools, Rose Collison joined the board of Stockbridge Community News. She serves as volunteer photographer and manages the Where’s Waldo contest. She and husband Ken have lived in the area for a number of years.