Happy 4th of July

July 4, 2012 in Eagles, Birds of Prey and Holidays with 7 comments

The Bald Eagle became the official emblem of the United States of America on June 20, 1782, because of its long life, strength, majestic looks and because it is native to North America.

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Tough Titmouse on July 4, 2012 at 12:16 PM wrote:

Hooray, America! Happy independence day! I'm off to watch the fireworks!

Tough Titmouse on July 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM wrote:

And we are going to have this awesome barbecue!

Majestic Macaw on July 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM wrote:

Did the design for the bald eagle change? The one on the birds of prey wallpaper looks different.

Birdorable on July 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM wrote:

@MM: Yes! The Bald Eagle is one of the birds we have updated since we started Birdorable. Several other birds of prey and others have been / are sometimes updated from time to time.

Birdorable on July 6, 2012 at 7:23 PM wrote:

@TT: Sorry for the late reaction - yes, you can get universal avatars at Gravatar.com, and those work on this site and many others.

Harpy Eagle on July 3, 2017 at 4:19 AM wrote:

Why don't you add some shrikes?

Spurwing Plover on February 21, 2022 at 7:26 AM wrote:

I have seen Bald Eagles in Scott Valley in Northern California twice right over a local Resterueant once out in a Field

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