| Birds Facts |
| The Barn Owls hearing is so highly developed that they can hunt for their prey in total darkness. |
| Male owls weigh less and are smaller than female owls.
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| Bald Eagles are the national symbol of the United States |
| Eagles have great eyesight that helps them see for one to one and a half miles away. (Thus the term eagles eye) They can dive at 100 miles per hour. Their eyesight and diving ability help them catch food. |
| Whenever a Bald Eagle migrates south it always goes to the same spot and when it returns north it always goes back to the same spot.
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| An eagle's nest located in Maryland, USA reportedly weighed about 3,000 pounds.
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| Gobbling starts before sunrise and can continue through most of the morning. |
| Turkeys fly to the ground at first light and feed until mid-morning. Feeding resumes in mid-afternoon. |
| A wild turkey has excellent vision and hearing. Their field of vision is about 270 degrees. This is the main reason they continue to elude some hunters. |
| A spooked turkey can run at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. They can also burst into flight approaching speeds between 50-55 mph in a matter of seconds. |
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