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Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow

May. 17, 2023 17:06 PM EDT

ROLLING HILLS, Wyo. (AP) — Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for killing or harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, even as officials ramped up issuing permits that will allow wind energy companies to kill thousands of eagles without legal...

US seeks help to find out who shot 4 bald eagles in Arkansas

May. 04, 2023 18:54 PM EDT

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...

EagleCam shows heavy winds blow nest from tree; eaglet dies

Apr. 03, 2023 21:30 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Viewers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam were heartbroken over the weekend as they watched strong winds from a severe weather system whip a nest holding a newly hatched eaglet out of a tree. The nature livestream captured the moment the...

Bald eagle released in northeast Mississippi after rehab

Mar. 12, 2023 14:46 PM EDT

BELMONT, Miss. (AP) — An bald eagle that had been struck by a car has been released in northeast Mississippi after being rehabilitated. WTVA-TV reports the eagle was released Saturday near Bay Springs Lake in Tishomingo County. Game warden Tim Gholson said someone...