Nature Awareness 2/3/2014 - Bald Eagle The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), the USAs national bird, is the only eagle unique to North America. The bald eagles scientific name signifies a sea (halo) eagle (aeetos) with a white (leukos) head. And, interestingly enough, at one time, the word bald meant white, not hairless. Eagles are a member of the Accipitridae family; which also includes hawks, kites, and old-world vultures. Scientists loosely divide eagles into four groups based on their physical characteristics and behavior. The bald eagle is a sea or fish eagle. Bald eagles are found throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada to northern Mexico. About half of the worlds 70,000 bald eagles live in Alaska. Combined with British Columbias population of about 20,000, the northwest coast of North America is by far their greatest stronghold for them. They flourish here in part because of the salmon, as dead or dying fish are an important food source for all bald eagles. Eagles of all sorts have always been symbols of power and opportunities. They will take advantage of any opportunity life presents to them. With keen eyes they scan their area for an opportunity, an opportunity to hunt or to take the kill and nourishment of another with the use of their power. Soaring to great heights and dipping down to touch the surface of Earths face makes them golden messengers of the gods and carriers of vivid illuminations in life for all those seeking their wisdom. As the element of air is important to all flighted birds, eagles bring their message first to the head of the seeker, and then it is received by the heart and soul. Creation and exploration are also held within their lofty domain. Meditate on the bald eagle today. Hear its call... Create your vision. Believe in your own power to bring it all about. Soar to the heavens for your inspiration and then touch the earthen realm to manifest that which is rightfully yours. Symbolism: solar energy, illumination, power, enlightenment, messages, opportunities, creation, exploration.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:28:01 +0000
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