MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) – A Washington state man accused of helping kill thousands of birds pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana and selling their feathers and body parts on the black market. Travis John Branson pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wildlife trafficking and two counts […]
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For the First Time in Recorded History Bald Eagles are Nesting in Toronto
Toronto has recently welcomed a new addition to its wildlife roster: a pair of bald eagles, nesting for the first time in the city’s recorded history. This remarkable event reveals the city’s evolving ecological landscape and the success of Conservation efforts in rejuvenating its green spaces and waterways. The presence of bald eagles in Toronto […]
Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – A federal judge issued an arrest warrant Monday for a Montana man who failed to show up for an initial court appearance on charges of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles. A second defendant pleaded not guilty. The two men, working with others, killed about 3,600 birds on […]
Montana Man Faces Federal Charges for Killing Thousands of Eagles and Trafficking their Parts
A federal judge issued an arrest warrant for a Montana man, Simon Paul, who failed to appear for an initial court appearance on charges of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles. The indictment, unsealed last month, reveals that Paul, along with co-defendant Travis John Branson and others, engaged in the illegal killing […]
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 […]
Learning to live with — and love — bears and eagles in Colombia’s cloud forest
Mayra Parra presses play on her laptop, and the video on the screen comes to life for the Perez family in the town of Abriaquí, Colombia. As a spectacled bear ambles into view, scratching its back against a towering roble tree, the smiles on the faces of three generations of the family quickly burst into […]