Bald eagles occupy nest on river

An eagle keeps a watchful eye on its nest along the North Palouse River. Whether it’s sitting on eggs or just taking a rest is anybody’s guess.

At least one American bald eagle has settled in a nest along the North Fork of the Palouse River in the Glenwood area.

According to the Bald Eagle Institute, the American Bald Eagle is the only eagle unique to North America.

The bird of prey builds the largest nest of any North American bird and the largest tree nests ever recorded for any animal species, up to 13 feet deep, eight feet wide and weighing about one ton.

When the bird reaches maturity, it...