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DALLAS - Dallas Park and Recreation is closely monitoring the bald eagle family at White Rock Lake as the eaglets begin learning to fly. To help protect the eagles, the department has placed signs near the nest and is asking visitors to keep noise levels low and dogs on leashes.
This week, the department will install water-filled barricades near the nesting area. These changes will temporarily affect vehicle access along East Lawther Drive between the playground and the Dreyfuss split. Drivers should expect brief delays, and cyclists should slow down in the area. The playground will close once the barricades are in place.
The department will keep the Dreyfuss area, White Rock Trail, and Lake Highlands Drive open for walking and biking.
The eagle family includes three eaglets that are entering a life stage wildlife experts call branching. During this time, it normal to see eaglets on the ground or in low trees while they are learning how to fly.
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials say this is a sensitive time in the young birds’ lives as they may fall from trees or appear to be in distress as they learn to fly. Adult eagles may also become more protective during this stage. Keeping a safe distance helps prevent problems for both the eagle family and park visitors, said park officials.
Bald eagles are protected by federal law. Dallas Park and Recreation is working with Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep the family safe.
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