Eagles & Inspiration
	All eagles are renowned for their excellent eyesight, and the bald eagle is no exception. They have two foveae, or centers of focus, that allow the birds to see both forward and to the side at the same time. Bald eagles are capable of seeing fish in the water from several hundred feet above, while soaring, gliding, or in flapping flight. This is quite an extraordinary feat, since most fish are counter-shaded, meaning they are darker on top and thus harder to see from above. Fishermen can confirm how difficult it is to see a fish just beneath the surface of the water from only a short distance away.
	Dante's appeal to the eagle from Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri drawing by Muccioli
	The official crest of arms for the United States of America.
	A majestic sight, the dawn of a new day spilling over the rolling hills, the waterfalls flowing life and the Eagle soaring high above.
	The Eagle wingspan varies from 79 - 90 inches in width for females and 72 - 85 inches for males.
	Seal of the Vatican City.