Eagles on the Kaw

Soaring to new heights
Eagles Day celebrates symbol’s resurgence
By Alexander Parker
January 28, 2008
It’s hard to imagine that the bald eagle, stoic symbol of the United States, was once on the brink of extinction. Thanks to a booming human population and widespread use of the chemical DDT, bald eagles struggled to survive for many years in the 20th century. But today, the bird is thriving once again, and the Jayhawk Audubon Society’s Kaw Valley Eagles Day was a celebration of the bald eagle’s resurgence.
Two bald eaglets hatch; birds may leave endangered species list
By Steve Vockrodt
May 3, 2007
If bald eagles leave the endangered species list - a possibility come June - two newborn eaglets north of Lawrence will be part of that accomplishment.
Bald (eagle) is beautiful for nature event crowd
By Jonathan Kealing
January 22, 2007
A trio of 11-year-olds waited in eager anticipation of the main attraction Sunday afternoon: two eagles - one bald, one golden.
Eagles Day to showcase birds
By Jonathan Kealing
January 19, 2007
Spotting a bald eagle in Kansas usually means a trip to a lake or river, but Sunday it will require only a trip to Free State High School.
Eagles Day blends education with entertainment
By Ron Knox
January 23, 2006
There were all types of critters at Sunday’s Eagles Day celebration at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, but Marty Birrell had a hold of the big ones.
Bald eagles return to area
Birds can be seen near Kaw River, Clinton Lake
By Dave Ranney
December 22, 2005
By one count there were 44 bald eagles visible Wednesday on the Kaw River in the heart of Lawrence.
Animal lovers flock to Eagle Day at fairgrounds
By Mike Belt
January 24, 2005
Jasmine Good watched the king snake as it stretched itself out and began crawling into the corner of its container.
Eagle Day offers perch to see nature
By Alicia Henrikson
January 20, 2005
Bird experts say about half the world’s 70,000 bald eagles live in Alaska and that there are only about 8,000 nesting pairs in the lower 48 states.
Biologist bands bald eagles
Tree climber fetches young birds from nest for tagging in front of crowd
By Mike Belt
May 16, 2004
In a nest high in a tree near Perry Lake, two 4-week-old male bald eagles are now wearing silver and purple metal leg bands.
Bald eagles congregate on Kaw
February 4, 2004
Bald eagles return to area
By Terry Rombeck
December 12, 2003
This week’s cold weather front blew more than snow into the Lawrence area. It also brought bald eagles to the Kaw for their yearly Kansas stopover.
6News video: Bald eagles roost in Lawrence
December 12, 2003
The cold weather brings the eagles to the Kaw.
Local wintering area offers clear view of visiting eagles
By Dave Toplikar
March 3, 2003
For most of the year, the white-headed majestic raptors swoop through areas of wilderness in the northern United States and Canada.
Eagle Day exhibits, critters excite visitors
By Eric Weslander
January 27, 2003
After eating some gophers one day in Yellowstone National Park, a female bald eagle began convulsing, fell to the ground and broke her wing.
West Nile virus killed zoo’s eagle
The Associated Press
September 1, 2002
West Nile virus has been confirmed as the cause of death of a golden eagle at the Topeka Zoo. Zoo Director Mike Coker reported Thursday the eagle and a great horned owl died the day before and were sent to Kansas State University to be tested for West Nile.

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