This bald eagle was admitted to The Raptor Center in St. Paul, MN where it was determined to be poisoned by lead. The bowed head, drooped wings, and green stained tail feathers are typical signs of lead poisoning in raptors. (Credit: Photo courtesy of The Raptor Center, Saint Paul, MN)
Bald eagles had a near death experience in the 1960s. But with a ban on the pesticide DDT, along with vigorous conservation efforts, the majestic birds have roared back from the verge of extinction.
Now, however, both bald and golden eagles are facing another serious foe: lead.
