Bald Eagles are fairly easy to see at the large man-made lakes in North Carolina, as well as at the coast. They may be seen far from lakes anywhere in the state during migration.

This adult pair is keeping watch over their nest.

Jordan Lake, Chatham Co., NC 3/25/08.

The nest of the pair above, high in a Loblolly Pine tree. The three young are about ready to fledge.

Jordan Lake, Chatham Co., NC 3/25/08.

Jordan Lake, Chatham Co., NC 3/25/08.

Jordan Lake, Chatham Co., NC 3/25/08.

First-year birds are mostly brown, with dark bellies, but have pale wing linings.

Falls Lake, Wake Co., NC 1/11/04.