Once seriously threatened by DDT and other pesticides, bald eagles have made a comeback in Nebraska. They were taken off the threatened species list in 2008 and the number of bald eagles occurring in Nebraska during the non-breeding season has increased during the last several decades according to Nebraska Game and Parks.

Bald eagles can be seen year-round across the state of Nebraska. However, during the critical wintering period, eagles often concentrate in areas where waters remain free of ice and food, such as migrating fowl, is available. Near the dam spillway of reservoirs and power plants is a popular viewing area.

Photographer extraordinaire and Friend of Buzz Savories Don Brockmeier was out recently catching some stunning shots of these fascinating birds. Our thanks to him for sharing these.