The founding fathers, of the United States, made the Bald Eagle the United States' national symbol in 1782. Bald Eagles migrate south during the winter following fowl and other forms of food. Bald eagles rely on fish to find food so you will often find them near lakes, rivers, or streams. Eagles make their nests in the tops of tall trees or on the side of a cliff. They will also feed on a variety of carrion, or live prey including water fowl, rabbits, turtles, and snakes.
Eagles dive down to capture their prey and then carry it off in flight.
However, they can only carry about half of their own body weight. Bald Eagles use wind currents to stay aloft and soar for hours at a time. Their massive wing span allows the warm currents to keep the eagle in the air. The eyes, of the Bald Eagle, are very powerful allowing the eagle to see small animals while flying high in the sky. The talons of the birds are very powerful allowing the eagle to catch its prey and carry it off to eat.