"PLEASE LOOK AT ME"

PLEASE LOOK AT ME

I am a bald eagle.

I am the national symbol of America.

I am on a quarter and other coins but you probably didn’t notice.

I am on your paper bills but do you see me?

I am on the presidential seal of the Unites States of America—do you notice me?

I am the symbol for the navy.

I represent freedom.

I am on military medals but have you looked?

I was once endangered and almost gone.

I am in every state in America except Hawaii.

I am in Canada but did you know?

I am now being poisoned by lead in ammo and in the dead food I eat but do you care?

I am not going to be endangered again but it is looking grim. You have to help me because I cannot do it by myself.

I am not yet among bald eagles that are dying a horrible death from lead. No, I’m not sick yet but I am afraid I might be.

I am counting on YOU to help save me and the others. All you have to do is to spread the word about the lead poisoning. PLEASE act now before I AM GONE.

The Bald Eagle

Sherry Hill

Photo from my friend Terry who lives in Alaska