Kindergarten no. 19 in Olsztyn - in Poland

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Orzeł - Eagle

Eagle The Polish emblem contains the picture of an eagle. It is the biggest European eagle with a body length of 91 cm, wingspan of maximum 250 cm and up to 6 kilograms of weight. In flight it can be distinguished by the characteristic wedge-shaped tail. The eagle feeds mainly on birds which live nearby large water basins, fish, hares, muskrats, voles, corpses of e.g. deer and various pets. He can steal the prey of the other rapacious birds as well. The number of this species slightly grows. Eagles inhabit partially overgrown lakes and the ponds nearby forests. They can be found on the seaside too. There are about 120-140 breeding pairs in Poland, mainly in the northern and north- western part of the country (on the Uznam and Wolin islands, in Puszcza Goleniowska and Wkrzańska, in the Mazury province). In winter eagles’ cubs can be found across the country. The eagle nests in old, tall trees growing on a glades. There are usually several nests that eagle uses alternatively. Sexual maturity of the eagle is reached in the fifth year of life. The adult eagles do not leave their breeding areas through the whole year. Mating season starts in December and ends in the middle of March. Female lays two eggs. Male takes part in hatching and provides nourishment through 3-4 weeks after the cubs were born. Young eagles are fed by their parents for 35-40 days and after 80-90 days they leave their nests. The oldest erne lived 27 years at liberty and 42 in captivity. The eagle is a protected species in Poland.

Polish emblem White eagle wearing a crown situated on a red background – this is how we can simply describe the Polish emblem. The eagle has its head directed towards left, its wings are spread open. The crown, eagle's beak and claws are golden. The eagle is situated on a red shield.