Two men killed about 3,600 birds – including bald and golden eagles – on an Indian reservation and elsewhere before selling body parts on the black market, a federal grand jury indictment has said. The pair worked with others to hunt and kill the birds, according to the indictment, and at least once used a […]
Tag: Bald Eagle
Duo Poached Bald Eagles in ‘Killing Spree’ of 3,600 Birds: DOJ
A pair of eagle poachers in Montana killed roughly 3,600 birds to sell tails and wings on the black market, federal prosecutors alleged in an indictment last week. In the indictment handed up in Montana by the U.S. Department of Justice, Simon Paul and Travis John Branson are accused of killing thousands of birds, including […]
Bird Enthusiasts Team Up to Save Injured Eagle
A local bird rescuer and a compassionate kayaker recently came together to save a bald eagle from a dire situation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The bird, injured after being hit by a car, found itself trapped in a thicket of brambles and reeds near the South River. The events began to unfold when Donna […]
Symbolism and Patriotism: The American Bald Eagle in Popular Culture
The latest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report found huge increases in the bald eagle population in America. The bald eagle population climbed to an estimated 316,700 individual bald eagles, including 71,400 nesting pairs. The American bald eagle holds a special place in history and culture and is native to most American states. Its symbolic value means it […]
Pair of Brawling Eagles Separated by Minnesota Police
Two eagles found themselves in hot water when they became entangled during a fight. Luckily for the brawling birds, Cass County deputies were nearby to assist. to people who live near Leech Lake, where the birds were found, this is not the first time the two eagles have had a dispute. Their ongoing feud appears […]
Eagle’s Astonishing Swim Captivates Millions In Viral Video
In a tranquil corner of the Merrill Creek Reservoir in New Jersey, something extraordinary unfolded, catching the attention of Jacob Stem and captivating the hearts of millions around the world. As an avid kayak fisherman, Stem was no stranger to the wonders of nature, but what he witnessed that day was truly remarkable. Amidst the […]
Study identifies traits that help birds adapt to urban living, shows better planning can bolster biodiversity
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise—and large numbers of humans. A UCLA-led team of biologists wondered if those city-dwelling birds share common characteristics around the world that help them survive. In a paper published in Current Biology, they reveal the answer: Urban bird species […]
US seeks help to find out who shot 4 bald eagles in Arkansas
PYATT, Ark. (AP) – Federal and state wildlife authorities are asking for the public’s help in catching whoever might be responsible for the deaths of four bald eagles in Arkansas’ Marion County earlier this year. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last month put up a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to the arrest […]