Bald Eagles feed primarily on fish, but also eat small animals (ducks, coots, muskrats, turtles, rabbits, snakes, etc.) and occasional carrion, in particular Dead Salmon after they have spawned. They swoop down to seize fish in their powerful, long and sharp talons with amazing power approximately 1,000 pounds of pressure per square inch in each foot..!! They can carry their food off in flight, but can only lift about half their weight. Bald Eagles have been recorded at 45-50 miles per hour in level flight. They seldom dive vertically on their prey, preferring to decend more gradually and snatch fish, rabbits, etc. with their feet. Their diving speed is estimated at 75 to 100 miles per hour. They can fly to altitudes of 10,000 feet or more, and can soar aloft for hours using natural wind currents and thermal updrafts. Thanks for taking time to view and any comments