Eagle Drama: How a flagship wildlife species become a red flag
Please note: The opinions and commentary expressed in this blog post are my own, and are not intended to represent the views and policies of the Norfolk Botanical Garden Society or any affiliated organizations. Before I can even finish saying "There's a bald eagle!" people on my tour boat jump up and practically tip the pontoon over as they scramble to get a look at the majestic bird. The Norfolk Botanical Garden in Norfolk, Virginia is situated in an ideal location to view birds and wildlife of all sorts. Not only is it the largest single green-space in a densely urban port town, but it is also surrounded by lakes, tidal estuaries, wetlands, and lush maritime forest. A canal winds through the 155 acre garden, going past fragrant roses, exotic fan palms, and brightly colored flowering trees. The canal connects the garden to a 700 acre freshwater reservoir, and visitors to the garden can take pontoon boat tours that go out onto this wildlife-ab...