Willowick in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Bald Eagles are Here
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
1. Bald Eagles are Here Marker
The bald eagle, a symbol of freedom, power and majesty, has been our national bird since 1782. Eagles are in Ohio thanks to Lake Erie and the many rivers and streams throughout the state. Stands of tall, mature trees near these clean and healthy waterways provide good nesting habitat and access to fish, their favorite food.
High in the Trees
Bald eagles build a big nest six feet wide and up to ten feet deep. Each year they add to the same nest and raise one to three young. Some nests can weigh up to 2,000 pounds!
Bald Eagles are Ohio's largest bird of prey, visible year round. Can you spot one? Here's an easy way to tell.
Bald Eagle
6 to 8 ft. wingspan
Soars with flat wings
Osprey
5 to 6 ft. wingspan
Soars with wings in an "M"
Turkey Vulture
5 to 6 ft. wingspan
Rocks side to side
Soars with wings in a "V"
Did you know?
It takes three to five years for a bald eagle to develop the familiar white head and tail of an adult. To the English settlers, the word "bald" meant "white," not hairless.
Erected by Lake Metroparks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Griffith Disaster, 1850 (a few steps from this marker); Willowick Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Henry Moss (approx. 2 miles away); Harry Coulby (approx. 3.1 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away); Dedicated July 4, 1976 (approx. 3.1 miles away); Coulby Park (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willowick.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
2. Bald Eagles are Here Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
