Norristown in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

— Elmwood Park Zoo —

Bald Eagle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

1. Bald Eagle Marker

Inscription.
Wingspan up to 7.5 feet.
Can see up to seven times better than a human.
Can fly up to 40 mph; can dive at speeds of 100 mph.

Diet: prefers fish; will eat large birds, mammals and carrion.

Range: Canada, US, Mexico; most abundant in Alaska and Canada.

As the national symbol of the US, the image of the bald eagle can be found on the presidential seal, currency and stamps. A bald eagle does not develop its distinctive white head until it is five years old.

Quick Fact - If an eagle is dragged down by a large fish, it can actually use its wings to swim.

Conservation Corner
The pesticide chemical DDT caused the bald eagle to be placed on the Endangered Species List in 1967. National protection along with reintroduction programs enabled the eagle to be removed from the list in 2007.

Erected by Elmwood Park Zoo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 40° 7.956′ N, 75° 20.314′ W. Marker is in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County. Marker can

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be reached from the intersection of Harding Boulevard and Chain Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the grounds of Elmwood Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown PA 19401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peregrine Falcon (within shouting distance of this marker); Nene (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Chacoan Peccary (within shouting distance of this marker); North American River Otter (within shouting distance of this marker); Giraffe (within shouting distance of this marker); American Alligator (within shouting distance of this marker); Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norristown.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

2. Bald Eagle Marker

Additional sign at the Bald Eagle habitat image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 19, 2022

3. Additional sign at the Bald Eagle habitat

"Why Don't The Eagles Fly? All of our eagles were injured in the wild and deemed non-releasable by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Our eagles may not be able to fully extend their wings or may be missing portions of the wings themselves. While the injuries are no longer life threatening, they do restrict the eagles' ability to fly.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.