Bald Eagles can be found in many places around East Texas - especially near waterways. This one was photographed in Wood County. Did you know? Bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1940. The Act prohibits the taking or possession of any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit . “Take” includes pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, molest or disturb. Eagles are also protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which protects more than 800 species of birds in North America. Feathers and parts of all migratory birds are protected and are illegal to possess without a permit. The federal Lacey Act also prohibits trade in wildlife, fish and plants that have been illegally taken, from being transported or sold and protects eagles and eagle parts from sale. 📸 Lisa Tackett Hilbers . . . . . . . . . #woodcountytx #baldeagle #eagle #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #birds #birdsofprey #bird #naturephotography #usa #photooftheday #bestbirdshots #nuts_about_birds #birding #eagles #birdphotography #instadaily #instagood #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #birdwatching #birdstagram #easttexas #etx #nature #texas #texashistory #travel #tx