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Photo by @florianschulzvisuals // When I look at this beautiful bald eagle, I see so much character and pride. No wonder it was made the national bird of the United States all the way back in 1782. It has such a majestic look. I photographed this eagle in Alaska, where you find some of the largest individuals and the greatest abundance of bald eagles in the US.
Bald eagles were not always doing so well! They were pushed to the brink of extinction. By the end of 20th century, there were only 400 breeding pairs left in the lower 48 states. The widely used pesticide DDT accumulated in eagles and caused them to lay eggs with thinner shells that often broke, decimating the eagle population. Bald eagles received protection under the early version of the Endangered Species Act. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered a ban of the general use of DDT in 1972 and with several conservation efforts in parallel, bald eagles recovered until they were delisted in 2007 with around 10 000 breeding pairs. It is so important that federal agencies like the EPA take environmental threats seriously and have the tools to protect wildlife and our environment. It is wonderful to see stories where we can turn things to the better! Please follow me @florianschulzvisuals to see more images from the magical wild side of our planet. #baldeagle #conservation #alaska #wildlifephotography #birdsofprey #endangeredspeciesact

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