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 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Bald eagle watchers will have to keep their eyes on inland areas as well as rivers to catch soaring displays of the majestic bird.
State wildlife officials say many eagles remain near inland waterways because of the mild weather. Normally, Iowa's cold, icy winters drive the birds to rivers to forage for food when inland waters freeze over.
"Typically, most of these lakes would be frozen, but these guys are really catching fish right now ... so that allows for the birds to be spread out," said Iowa Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Bruce Ehresman.
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