Chicago Park Officials Announce First Bald Eagle Hatchlings in Over a Century
In a significant environmental milestone, two bald eagle hatchlings have been observed in a Chicago park, marking the first successful wild breeding of these raptors in the city in over 100 years. The Chicago Park District reported that bird-watchers noticed nesting activity in Park 597 along the Calumet River starting in February. The first eaglet was spotted on April 28, followed by a second on May 7. The eaglets, estimated to be two to three weeks old, were discovered by Pat Pearson and her husband, Steve, who were moved by the sight. The bald eagle population, once decimated by habitat degradation and insecticide contamination, has rebounded significantly over the past four decades, leading to its removal from the federal endangered species list in 2007. 
