federal lawmakers had taken note of the eagle species’ decline toward extinction, and Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection Act, which prohibited the killing, possession or selling of the birds.

More than 170 species of North American wild birds – including ducks, geese, gulls, owls, eagles and others – have been infected with bird flu. Take precautions around sick or dead wild ...

A bald eagle that was hit by a vehicle in March was rehabbed and released to Cattus Island Park in Toms River.

The species has since recovered in most places. Desert-nesting bald eagles in Arizona still struggle with reduced habitat. Conservation groups tried unsuccessfully to prevent the birds from being ...