Changes in natural habitat cause eagles to seek new home


A pair of White-bellied Sea Eagle guarding its nest found at Mahmoodiah Islamic Cemetery here in Johor Baru on Feb 1. Vast developments taking place in its natural habitat had force the birds of prey to choose the cemetery to build its nest. Pic by ABDUL RAHMAN EMBONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: A pair of white-bellied sea eagles have chosen the Mahmoodiah Islamic Cemetery in the centre of the city as their nesting place.

The appearance of the birds has drawn much interest in the city as they are usually found along coastal areas and build their nest near the coast or river banks.

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