When is National Save the Eagles Day?
January 10th is Save the Eagles Day.
What is National Save the Eagles Day?
A soaring eagle, it’s the living image of boldness. In fact, eagles inspire inspirational posters to be inspirational. (Disclaimer: that might not be true.) National Save the Eagles Day honors these magnificent creatures and advocates for their protection.
Both bald eagles and golden eagles are native to North America, though golden eagles also live throughout much of the northern hemisphere. The U.S. national bird is the bald eagle, and bald eagles were finally removed from the list of endangered animals in 2007.
They still need protection though. Poaching and pollution threatens eagles. And when eagles eat animals that have been shot with buckshot, they could get lead poisoning. National Save the Eagles Day reminds us to care for these breathtaking birds.
Fun facts about National Save the Eagles Day!
- Golden eagles can reach 150 mph as they dive down onto their prey.
- Unauthorized possession of bald eagle or golden eagle feathers or body parts carries a $5,000 fine ($10,000 upon second infraction).
- Young bald eagles aren’t bald. Their brown head feathers only turn white later in life.
- Bald eagles have fairly weak voices. The classic bald eagle screech is actually the call of a red-tailed hawk dubbed over eagle footage.
- Steller’s sea eagles and white-tailed eagles are native to Asia and Eurasia, but some have been spotted in Alaska, probably travelling their by way of the Aleutian Islands.
How to celebrate National Save the Eagles Day:
- Donate to wildlife sanctuaries that protect eagle habitats.
- Encourage government officials protect the waterways that are home to our eagle populations.
What’s the hashtag for National Save the Eagles Day?
Use #SaveTheEaglesDay on social media to promote the well-being of our eagle population.