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Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Description Large, fish-eating raptor with strong talons that would make Napoleon Dynamite drool. Youngsters have a brown head; only when they reach maturity does it change to that ever-so-patriotic white.
Habitat Near any of the larger rivers in the Chicago area, including the Fox, Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers. Migrating eagles can sometimes be seen along the lakefront in fall and winter.
Notes Gone from the area for more than 100 years because of water pollution and other factors, the bald eagle started nesting again in Chicago just four years ago as part of a nationwide conservation success story. Incredibly territorial, one pair can control several miles of river; so as eagles continue to thrive, expect to see more pushing closer to the city in search of new turf.
Time Out Chicago / Issue 173 : Jun 19–25, 2008
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The nests you are seeing are not in Rosemont, they are off of 90 in Busse Woods near Arlington Heights, and they are mostly Great Blue Herons along with a few other species.
Bats aren't rodents.
This Place is a Zoo -- Big Brown Bat...Did your writer really think that bats are rodents? They are mammals and are closer related to humans genetically than they are to mice. I could see if there was a ha ha in the little write-up after it says flying rodents, but looks like he/she was serious. I think if Larry Heaney, who is quoted in the article, ever sees this he'll be pretty ashamed and upset to be associated with such a misconception.
I have often noticed a rookery of nests close to Rosemount, IL. Does anyone know if these are eagles or a type of heron?