Click on the blue text to hear a eagle :screech Eagle Courage, Spirit, and Bravery Eagles have long been associated with the highest pursuits. In 1969 a voice rang out to the world, "The eagle has landed." What better symbology for a landing on the moon than the "eagle". From the time that the Persians and Romans carried eagles into battle, these majestic birds have symbolized courage, strength and bravery. As aerial hunters, eagles are the undisputed masters of the skies. Many tribes have identified the eagle as the one closest to the Creator. The wings of the eagle are an engineering marvel with feathers that can act as little winglets to reduce turbulence, increase lift, and prevent stalling at low speeds. With a grasp much stronger than a human hand, the eagles talons have legendary power. It uses its powerful back talon to kill small prey instantaneously while its front three grasp its prey securely. Eagle feathers, revered by Native American Healers as having powerful medicine, are regulated by a "feather bank", insuring that eagles are not killed for their powerful medicine. Eagle Medicine is the power of the Great Spirit. It is the spirit of tenacity. People with Eagle Medicine often have "high ideals", and need space to spread their wings. It is no accident that men in many tribes adorned themselves with eagle feathers given for acts of courage and bravery, and that a healer gingerly wraps his eagle feather in his medicine bundle after a ceremony. Bald Eagles are the largest birds in the Maritime provinces The female is larger than the male Young birds of both sexes are larger than adults A mature eagle is 5 years and older Eagles can reach speeds of 60-80 kph in level flight Eagles can detect movement on the ground up to 3 km away Eagles have a poor sense of taste and smell Spawning Tomcod are their main food source long the Shubenacadie River during the winter Dead poultry and other carrion are their main food sources in Kings County In Summer, Eagles prefer fish as their main food source Eagles often mate for life and often return to the same nesting site year after year One Nova Scotia nest measured 8ft in depth and 8ft in width 40% of newly fledged eagles do not survive their first year Bald Eagles can live up to 50 years in captivity...but only 25 years in the wild Eagles don't acquire their trademark black body, white head & tail and yellow beak & talons until they are approximately 5 years old Over 700 Bald Eagles have been banded in the Maritime provinces Eagles may have a wing span of up to 7 feet

My Simple Recipe Take a stroll through the forest Noticing natures kingdom first hand Feel the breeze upon your face Touch the soil Smell the fragrance of life Taste the sweet freshness Seek the Great Spirits handy work Sit for a moment and reflect Watching the big picture come alive Make peace, not only with the creatures But with yourself as well And like the majestic eagle and the proud wolf Rise above you own trials and tribulations To experience the greatness of being Ask not of but seek Knowing real truth comes from within Remembering always “we are all related” For patience and love must be spread To all of creation in order for us As a whole, to gain rather than loose Poem courtesy of Gary A Palmer The Eagle Emily M. Parris The eagle is a magnificent bird Who soars with graceful ease He's a symbol of our heritage As he glides upon the breeze He's a symbol of our freedom In his soaring boundless flight A beacon for humanity And a splendid, noble sight His huge wingspan maneuvers him In boundless soaring flight Oh eagle, in your majesty May we follow you tonight May we soar like eagles on the wings Of dreams composed of light Oh, eagle, in your splendor May we follow you tonight

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