Nests (aeries) are usually constructed in tall trees beside rivers or near coastlines.

Bald eagle nests are added to every year. They often become the largest of any bird in North America.

Bald eagles lay from one to three eggs each year, with two being the norm.

Kept warm by both parents alternating incubation duties, eaglets hatch in 35 days.

From the time the parents ready the aerie and the young are on their own (the nesting cycle), takes about 20 weeks.

Eaglets have all their feathers by 10 to 12 weeks of age. At this time, they are nearly full grown and can make maiden flights from their nest.