Mr. Pugliares scrambled as an adult male bald eagle canvassed what would become its new home. Seven to 10 of the birds are thought to live on Staten Island, including two adult eagles frequently found at several coastal parks in three neighborhoods. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBirders say the juvenile’s behavior suggests it was born to that pair of adult eagles. But birders say there are plenty of remote places on Staten Island where a nest could be hidden. Mr. Pugliares took photos as it spread its wings, exposing its brown belly, to bask in the sun for several minutes.

Source: New York Times September 06, 2016 00:45 UTC