Share to ClassroomBald Eagles Hatch in Chicago Again
Two baby bald eagles have hatched in Chicago. This is the first time in 100 years. The nest is in Park 597. The first baby was seen on April 28. The second was seen on May 7. They are about three weeks old. Pat and Steve Pearson found the first one.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. The number of bald eagles dropped in the 20th century. Bad chemicals hurt them. The bird was no longer endangered in 2007. Today, bald eagles are common in Chicago. But babies have not been born here for 100 years.
Park 597 used to be a city water plant. The park took it over in 2019. Workers planted new plants and helped small animals. Mice and deer came back. The eagles came too. Now they have food and a safe home.
