Bald Eagle Catches Huge Fish in Indianapolis Suburb

Spotting a bald eagle in the wild is not something you see every day, but spotting one in a suburban neighborhood is even more rare. Here’s a bald eagle who’s feeling very at home in Indianapolis.

Indiana’s Bald Eagle Population

At one point, things were looking really dark for Indiana’s bald eagle population, but luckily, things turned around thanks to various conservation efforts. From near extinction in the late 20th century, the state now boasts several hundred nesting pairs.

These birds are predominantly found around the plentiful lakes and rivers that provide ideal fishing opportunities – but it’s not impossible for them to make their way into suburban neighborhoods as well. 

Their Insane Eyesight

A key factor behind the bald eagle’s hunting success is its exceptional eyesight. Their eyes are specially adapted to detect movements of fish in water – which is precisely the reason why the bald eagle in the video could get its claws on such a sizeable meal so quickly. 

They can see four to eight times more clearly than the average human! This allows them to spot potential prey from several miles away. 

The Video: Bald Eagle in Indianapolis Suburb

The bald eagle is seen perched on a typical suburban house before it takes flight with one single aim: a meal. It swoops over the pond in the yard and snatches a fish so massive that it struggles to bring it up on shore.

Wrapping Up

With human settlements expanding more and more, wildlife is coming closer and closer – sometimes even as close as your backyard.

Thank you for reading this article about the bald eagle in Indianapolis! If you’d like to explore more about this amazing bird, take a look at these posts:

• 2024: Colorado’s Bald Eagle Population the Largest Ever
• Watch: Brave Woman Rescues Bald Eagle From Her Backyard In Kentucky
• This is the Heroic Kayaker Who Rescued a Flightless Bald Eagle at Lake Heron National Park

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