AUSTIN (KXAN) — A KXAN viewer shared footage of a bald eagle seen outside Salado, Texas, over the weekend. Viewer Alexa submitted these photos on Sunday, saying the bird grabbed breakfast from the lake and hung around for about 45 minutes. "Amazing to watch," she wrote. Bald eagle spot ted in Salado, Texas, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Courtesy: Alexa)Bald eagle spotted in Salado, Texas, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Courtesy: Alexa)Bald eagle spotted in Salado, Texas, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Courtesy: Alexa)Bald eagle spotted in Salado, Texas, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Courtesy: Alexa) According to Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), bald eagles are present year-round across Texas. The bird's population is split in two: breeding birds and nonbreeding (or wintering) birds. TPWD said breeding birds are seen primarily in the eastern half of the state and along coastal counties while nonbreeding birds are found mostly in the Panhandle, Central and East Texas, "and in other areas of suitable habitat throughout the state." Beloved bald eagle Murphy, who tried to hatch a rock, found dead after Missouri storms Nesting season for Texas bald eagles happens from October to July, according to TPWD. Egg-laying peaks in December, and baby birds hatch in January. If you want to send us photos or videos of animals spotted in Central Texas, use this contact form on our website. ...read more read less