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.
Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1940. The Act prohibits the taking or possession of any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit.uvenile bald eagles in their first year of life are dark brown over their body wings, head and tail. Their beak and eyes are dark. As they age, juveniles may show white feathers anywhere on the body, especially the breast and under the wings.