The Largest Bald Eagle Nest Ever Weighed Over 4,400 Pounds

Bald eagles don’t just build nests. They build some serious real estate. In 1963, a massive nest near St. Petersburg, Florida, measured an incredible 9 feet 6 inches across, stretched 20 feet deep, and weighed more than 4,400 pounds. That’s heavier than many cars! But how do two birds build something so enormous? Watch to discover why bald eagles keep adding to their nests year after year, sometimes creating structures that grow to almost unbelievable sizes.