Bald Eagle of Resurrection Bay, No. 3
by Belinda Greb
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Bald Eagle of Resurrection Bay, No. 3
Artist
Belinda Greb
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Photograph - Photograph, Photography
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Bald Eagle of Resurrection Bay, No. 3
While taking an afternoon boat ride out of Seward Harbor, we spotted this Bald Eagle perched high on a platform as if he were the harbormaster. A majestic and revered bird, the American Bald Eagle is protected by law (1940). Populations declined dramatically in the 1950's due to the use of DDT which affected the calcium metabolism. This either made the bird sterile or the eggs were not strong enough to withstand the weight of the parent. The population went from 200,000-300,000 in the early 18th century to 412 nesting pairs in the 1950s. After the ban of pesticides the eagle population is now about 9789 nesting pairs.
Rachel Carsons, Silent Spring, was instrumental in bring to light the long-term harm of many pesticides, including DDT, broadening consciousness and effecting change. Now is a time to remember how damaging pesticides can be when there are many who want to remove regulations to promote the interest of businesses. Pesticides seep into our ground waters and larger animals eat insects. Recent news articles have show that DDT is still being released into our atmosphere from the ocean despite it widespread ban and restrictions in the 1970s.
Copyrighted - Belinda Greb
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Nature, animals, beauty have been a source of nourishment throughout my life. Photography allows me to capture, interpret, and share that world of wonder I see about me, and sometimes use what I capture as an inspiration to create something new, by incorporating other exposures, textures or brushwork.
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July 25th, 2017
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