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RE: The Birds at Conowingo Dam in March: Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, and Seagulls
I had to look it up why we call them 'bald' eagles when they clearly have a full head of feathers.
I had to look it up why we call them 'bald' eagles when they clearly have a full head of feathers.
Good catch. I had to look it up, too!
According to Brave Search, the word, 'Balde' referred to white or shiny in old English - especially a white or shiny patch or spot. It evolved later to drop the 'e' at the end, and to mean hairless.
I don’t know much about birds, so when I first heard the name, I pictured this smooth bald pink-headed bird with a bird's body with feather.🤣🤣🤣