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Only 5 Bald Eagles Counted Amid Avian Flu Threat

2/17/2025

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Ed Hahn, director of the National Eagle Center, reports a concerning winter count of just five bald eagles near Minneiska, Minnesota. While he holds onto hope despite the fluctuating numbers, education director Scott Mehus emphasizes the looming threats of avian influenza, urging for vigilant monitoring to safeguard these majestic birds for the future.

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Ed Hahn, director of the National Eagle Center, reports a concerning winter count of just five bald eagles near Minneiska, Minnesota. While he holds onto hope despite the fluctuating numbers, education director Scott Mehus emphasizes the looming threats of avian influenza, urging for vigilant monitoring to safeguard these majestic birds for the future.