Bald Eagles Are America's Comeback Bird

Bald Eagles were nearly extinct — now they’re soaring everywhere on Annie Frey’s daily commute! The incredible comeback story every American needs to hear. In this uplifting, patriotic highlight from The Annie Frey Show, Annie shares her awe at seeing bald eagles along I-55/70 into St. Louis. World Bird Sanctuary Executive Director Roger Holloway explains how the bald eagle went from just 400 nesting pairs in the lower 48 states in 1972 to over 10,000 today — and in Missouri alone, from 1-2 pairs in the early 1980s to more than 600 nesting pairs now. Roger breaks down the DDT ban, captive breeding, public awareness, why they mate for life, build massive nests (Guinness World Record size), and their intelligence as top predators. Plus, the surprising Benjamin Franklin turkey debate and what makes the bald eagle the perfect national symbol.