SUNDERLAND, Mass. (WWLP) - The Sunderland Police Department shared a video of a family of bald eagles on Tuesday. The video first shows two eagles landing in a field before a third one comes in for a landing. The fourth can be caught swooping past in the video. "Just got to see the family of 4 Bald Eagles ! Always awesome to see them up close ," said the Sunderland police on Facebook. Spring migration to increase risk of spreading bird flu Bald eagles typically live near bodies of water, where they use shoreline habitats and forested areas for nesting. They prefer bodies of water with a good supply of moderate- to large-sized fish. Just last year, the bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. Bald eagles are still considered a “special concern” under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and are protected under federal and state law. It is illegal to destroy, relocate, or possess bald eagles, their nests, and eggs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Federal law also protects all parts of bald eagles, alive or dead, including feathers and egg shells, without a federal, state, or tribal permit. Eaglets make their first unsteady flights about 10 to 12 weeks after hatching and fledge (leave their nests) within a few days after that first flight. The eaglets usually remain in the area of the nest for several weeks after fledging due to their dependence on their parents for food. They leave the nesting territory approximately six weeks later. The entire breeding cycle, from initial activity at a nest through the period of fledgling dependency, is about six months. Adult bald eagles can live up to 30 years old, however, mortality is high among immature bald eagles. MassWildlife has tips on spotting an eagle: Eagles are drawn to open waters. When lakes and ponds begin to freeze, there are fewer areas of open waters which may make eagles easier to find. Eagles often gather below dams if water is being released. If you see an eagle once, visit that site again. Eagles tend to return to the same section of shoreline or even the same tree throughout the season and year after year. Look for large nests in big trees. Massachusetts is home to over 70 nesting pairs. If you do spot a nest, keep your distance and observe from afar. If you see an eagle, watching with binoculars from inside your vehicle is a great way to observe the birds without disturbing them and you’ll stay warm. If you see a bald eagle in your community, you can share it with 22News by emailing reportit@wwlp.com! Local News Headlines Dressing sold at Trader Joe’s in 17 states recalled over undeclared allergens State using interest income to pay down $105 million in debt Fuel rates, mandates, tariffs add punch to energy price stew Springfield custodian says $1 million lottery ticket changed his life WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less