How old are they before they can fly?
A. 11-12 weeks, when they leave their nest. Margaret Menzies rjohnso@informns.k12.mn.us Seventh Grade Science Classes From CANADA: Q. During the winter months in Southern Ontario, waterfowl and Christmas Bird counts along the north shore of Lake Ontario are finding every increasing numbers of bald eagles. What might be the reasons for this increase? A. Bald eagle populations are increasing rangewide, and have been since about 1980. Reproduction and survival are both up, since ddt was banned in 1972, humans are more aware of their actions and what might harm eagles, and fewer are being shot. Q. At Presqu’ile Provincial Park on the north shore of Lake Ontario, sightings of adult and immature bald eagles are increasing eash year. There are historical records of bald eagles nesting in the area many years ago. Is it premature to consider building nesting platforms for bald eagles? Would this be a wise or unwise project to consider at this time? A. It is not necessarily premature, and you ma
