This Bird Sits On Water To "Row" Itself Across
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The bald eagle can "row" itself across the water with its wings to cross a body of water without flying.
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They are not proficient swimmers, but they can use their wings to propel themselves through the water.
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This usually occurs when an eagle dives for a fish, becomes wet, and needs to return to its perch.
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A bald eagle will dive to catch a fish near the surface of the water.
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The force of the dive or a miscalculation can cause the eagle to land in the water.
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To get out of the water, it will spread its wings and push them against the water to propel itself forward.
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The eagle uses this method to swim to shore or a nearby perch to consume its catch.
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It is an adaptive behaviour to retrieve prey that might otherwise be lost or to get to a suitable feeding spot.
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