Bald Eagle Named Official U.S. Bird

Congress passed a law making the bald eagle the official U.S. bird, spearheaded by one man.

Designation of Bald Eagle as National Bird

President Joe Biden signed a bill designating the bald eagle as the national bird, amending Title 36 of the United States Code. The bald eagle has been a national emblem since 1782 but was never officially titled as the national bird.

Bald Eagle Found Too Fat to Fly After Feasting on Roadkill

A bald eagle initially thought to be injured was found to be healthy after wildlife officials discovered it was too fat from feasting on roadkill. The eagle was released back into the wild near where it was found.

Rescue of Baby Bald Eagle in California

Multiple California agencies and wildlife experts rescued a baby bald eagle that had fallen from its nest in Orangevale, California. The eaglet was saved by firefighters, State Parks, Fish and Game, California Wildlife Encounters, and an arborist.

Bald Eagle Couple in Southern California

A bald eagle couple in Southern California waiting on eaglets have become an internet sensation.