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A patriotic drone show featuring 2,500 drones was held over North Richland Hills, Texas, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The display featured images of a bald eagle, a rocket, George Washington, and other patriotic symbols, with some drones equipped with pyrotechnics.

A bald eagle was released near Houston after receiving three months of medical care following a traumatic head injury. The eagle was found in March near the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge in Anahuac.

Michigan's bald eagle success story is encountering new threats, as highlighted by recent efforts involving William Bowerman and the Wings Over Water Research Institute. A bald eagle was examined in May by Bowerman, a deputy director and board chairman of the institute, alongside volunteers.

Virginia officials and conservationists highlight the bald eagle's recovery from near extinction and its designation as the U.S. national bird in 2024. The species, a national symbol since 1782, has rebounded in Virginia from 30 nesting pairs in the 1960s to 1,500 breeding pairs today, supported by protections like the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

AI-generated deepfakes of bald eagles, including celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow, are spreading on social media. Experts warn that these 'AI slop' videos could harm wildlife and public understanding of natural behaviors.