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eagles

  • plural
    of eagle.
    eagle
    noun
    any of several large, soaring birds of prey belonging to the hawk family Accipitridae, noted for their size, strength, and powers of flight and vision: formerly widespread in North America, eagles are mostly confined to Alaska and a few isolated populations.

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Bloom said young eagles, like KD1, are more prone to grave mistakes when it comes to rearing young, from egg to eaglet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

There’s a floating population of eagles all over North America, “and many of those birds, when they reach four years of age, are now in the business of prospecting,” Bloom said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

It’s believed they’ve since left the area, triggering Shadow’s “summer vacation,” when eagles visit the nest only occasionally, the nonprofit said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

KD1’s appearance has sparked varied reactions from fans of Big Bear’s famed eagles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

“Frank spotted some eagles over Salt Lake City. We figure the Romans aren’t far behind us.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan