“We’ve never seen this before…”: Arizona’s bald eagles ditch traditional routes for something unexpected; scientists stunned

Arizona's young bald eagles are undertaking surprising long-distance migrations, venturing far north to regions previously unobserved. Satellite tracking reveals these birds are not confined to the Southwest, instead exploring diverse habitats across the continent. This unexpected behavior challenges existing models and highlights their remarkable adaptability in a changing environment, prompting new conservation considerations.

“We’ve never seen this before…”: Arizona’s bald eagles ditch traditional routes for something unexpected; scientists stunned
Arizona's young bald eagles are undertaking surprising long-distance migrations, venturing far north to regions previously unobserved. Satellite tracking reveals these birds are not confined to the Southwest, instead exploring diverse habitats across the continent. This unexpected behavior challenges existing models and highlights their remarkable adaptability in a changing environment, prompting new conservation considerations.