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Article: BALD EAGLE SOARS IN FLORIDA
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- October 22, 2008
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The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release:
It's only fitting the bald eagle should make such stunning population gains in recent years in Florida and across the United States. With a diving speed between 75 and 100 miles per hour and the ability to soar to 10,000 feet and to sail through the air for hours, this national symbol represents majesty and strength and tenacity.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), through sound conservation plans, will ensure the bald eagle continues to increase in numbers in Florida. The FWC's Bald Eagle Management Plan sets very rigid regulations for protecting the areas where this ...