When do bald eagles lay eggs?

Breeding season varies by latitude. In Florida, egg laying may begin in November whereas in Alaska, egg laying typically occurs in late April through May. In Minnesota, the breeding season typically runs from late-February to early March in the southern part of the state through April into early May in the north. read more

Eggs - In the Vancouver area eggs are laid in late March and early April, while in northern Canada and Alaska eggs are laid in May. In Florida, eggs are laid from November through January. Eagles lay from one to three eggs. read more

The pesticide collected in fish, the bald eagle's primary food source. It weakened the shells of bald eagle eggs and led to reproductive difficulties in the birds. Since those days, the bald eagle's numbers have rebounded, and thanks to successful breeding there are now an estimated 250,000 bald eagles living in the wild. read more