A Few Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic. Daytime heating and moisture rich air extending from the Mid-Atlantic Southward to the Central Gulf Coast and the Southeast will produce showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon into late evening hours today. Flooding and flash flooding will be possible in some areas.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has identified a record number of bald eagle nests in Georgia this year. Aerial surveys conducted in January and March revealed 210 occupied nesting territories, 166 successful nests and 270 young. Thatâs the most since Georgia started a program to repopulate bald eagles in 1979. The DNR survey identified four nests in Floyd County, up from two from last year. Two nests are located near the Rocky Mountain Public Recreation Area, one of which was discovered this winter.
The northern bald eagle is slightly larger than the southern bald eagle. The two subspecies integrate with one another in the central and northern states. Size: The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. The wingspan of a female ranges from 79 to 90 inches.The male bald eagle has a body length from 30 to 34 inches. The wingspan of a male ranges from 72 to 85 inches.Mature bald eagles weigh from ten to fourteen pounds.ize: The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. The wingspan of a female ranges from 79 to 90 inches. The male bald eagle has a body length from 30 to 34 inches.