Here, a bald Eagle nests with it's young along the Madison River. Once paired, the female lays two eggs in the spring. After 35 days one or two chicks hatch. If two are hatched, usually only the chick that is more aggressive, and takes most of the food, survives. At 15 weeks of age, the young permanently leaves the nest.

The eagle is referred to as "bald" because of the white plumage on its head. Eagles can reach flight speeds between 35 and 44 miles per hour. One of the largest raptors, the bald eagle is 32 to 40 inches long with a wingspan of 6 to 8 feet. Males are smaller than females.