The Bald Eagle – Glass Bird Figurines

Whatever the reason stay with me to find out more on the Bald Eagle and what it symbolizes.

The American Bald Eagle was unofficially recognized as America’s National bird at the time when the great seal of the United States of America was adopted on June 20, 1782. Benjamin Franklin fiercely contested this adoption and preferred instead the Turkey! However despite the battle that raged the Bald Eagle became the country’s official National bird in 1789 when George Washington became the First President of the nation.

Bald Eagles are indigent to areas from Alaska to the Mexico’s northern border and along the Pacific to Atlantic coast.  It is considered to be a true Native American bird as it is the only species of Eagle found exclusively on the North American continent.  The Bald Eagle is large and powerful bird and the male species ranges in weight from 7 - 10 pounds with wingspans of 6 feet plus, while the female species weighs up to 14 pounds with wingspans ranging up to 8 feet.

You can find the Bald Eagle on the backs of gold coins, silver dollars, half dollars and quarters.  The Bald Eagle represents freedom to the American people and the majesty of the bird comes across clearly as it swoops down from its lofty dwelling place or as it soars up into the great blue yonder.  Maude M. Grant put it beautifully when she wrote, and I quote, “Thus the Eagle, full of boundless spirit of freedom, living above the valleys, strong and powerful in his might has become the national emblem of a country that offers freedom in word and thought and an opportunity for a full and free expansion into the boundless space of the future.”  This is something every American should be able to read and be justifiably proud of.

For the collector of glass bird figurines, there’s a whole host of Eagle figurines to be found in stores the world over.  You can shop online for these beautifully crafted birds and give them as gifts for any occasion, or you can simply enlarge your personal collection.  You can get a soaring Eagle glass figurine to grace your living room or study or you can get interested in the wide range of bargain priced glass birds offered online.  The beautifully crafted figurines speak for themselves and the attention to detail in the bird’s feathers and the clarity of the eyes makes the bird come alive.  The glass figurines artistically capture the grandeur of this proud and beautiful bird and makes buying it very irresistible.

If you are not already a collector you will soon become one when you look at the wide variety of bird collectibles on offer.  Read up on the subject and start collecting today!