Comments on: Michigan Eagle Attack

By: semillama

semillama — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:39:30 +0000

It was almost certainly a Bald Eagle. At 9pm in that latitude at this time of the year, it’s still light out. Bald Eagles are almost common in northern Michigan nowadays. (I led a birdwatching trip to Sault Ste Marie in January, and Bald Eagles were our most common raptor by far).

By: Artist

Artist — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:27:10 +0000

Couple of questions: 9PM?? Wasn’t it dark at 9PM? Do eagles fly in the dark? Maybe an owl?

Isn’t it breeding/nesting season? Starlings, bluejays and other birds in our area sometimes swoop when one gets too close to their nest site (just stick your fist straight up in the air, and they’ll attack that, instead of your head!), and there’s no mystery to it.

But an eagle?

By: cryptidsrus

cryptidsrus — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:48:58 +0000

Good heads up on the story, Loren.

Unbelievable. Animal attacks have increased lately. Or maybe it is just me? Well wishes to Alex and family.

By: Aztec Raptor

Aztec Raptor — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:35:22 +0000

I wonder what kind of eagle attacked him. I wish Loren put the size of the eagle on there so it could be indentified.