Bald Eagle, Acadia National Park, Maine

The magestic bald eagle can be spotted in a variety of environments in Acadia, along lakes, the coast, or high off Acadia's mountain cliffs.

Bald eagles thrive along the coast of Maine and here in Acadia National Park. However, that use to not be the case. Just like another well known bird, the peregrine falcon, bald eagles suffered from DDT accumulation throughout the 50's and 60's causing their populations to crash throughout much of North America. Luckily, due to DDT being banned in 1972, the protection of the endangered species act in 1973, and conservation work done throughout North America by state and federal government agencies, non-profits, and a variety of individuals, bald eagle populations have rebounded. Due to a successful restoration effort, bald eagles were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Whether you are hiking a mountain, kayaking in the ocean, or driving park loop road; throughout Acadia you have an opportunity to see bald eagles.