You don't have to be an avid birdwatcher — or even a bird enthusiast — to recognize a bald eagle. As our national bird, it is printed on our currency, in our U.S. history books, and on posters and emblems in just about every government building.
Even besides the fact that it is our national bird, the bald eagle is admired for it's beauty and size, and it is respected by many. It's that very respect and admiration that has helped the bird to flourish after being removed from the endangered species list in 2007, when they faced near-extinction.
When these gorgeous birds come into danger or are harmed, there are people who will work tirelessly to help them, whether that means giving them a brand new beak, or working high up in the treetops to untangle them when they are stuck.
When Ben Wurst, the habitat program manager for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, was called to help out a bald eagle who was stuck in a tree, he quickly found out that the reason the bird was stuck that another eagle had trapped him there after a mid-air fight. Thankfully, with a little help from some bystanders, Ben was able to free the eagle.
You have to see this rescue to believe it!
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