According to the Orange County Register, the Golden Eagles have been spotted in Orange County again!
From the article:
“…They are among the largest birds of prey in North America, with wingspans up to 7 1/2 feet. When they spot a rabbit that whets their appetite, they can dive at speeds of 120 mph. They are also monogamous, often mating with the same partner for life.
Golden eagles have always called Orange County home. They’ve become increasingly tough to spot here, though, as development drives them farther into Cleveland National Forest – or keeps them away altogether.
“It’s extremely difficult for anybody to go out and find a golden eagle in Orange County,” said Peter Bloom, a raptor expert and founder of Bloom Biological Inc., a research and consulting firm based in Lake Forest. “They are rare, and they nest in remote parts of the county.”