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The
grace and majesty of our nation's symbol can once again be seen
as bald eagles soar along the Arkansas River.
The return of the bald eagle is an environmental success story.
The bald eagle was listed on the endangered species list because
of destruction of its habitat, illegal shooting, and pesticide poisoning.
Enforcement of regulations, the ban on persistent pesticides like
DDT, conservation efforts of private and government organizations,
and educational programs have helped in the gradual increase of
the bald eagle's population.
Today, wintering eagles can be seen in large numbers along the Arkansas
River. Most eagles seen in Arkansas during the winter come from
Canada and states in the Great Lakes area. Eagles fly south during
the winter to find the ice-free water and easy fishing.
Arkansas is a leading state for winter populations of bald eagles
due to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and the
many Corps of Engineers lakes throughout the state.
Also, deer, quail, ducks, geese, squirrels, rabbits, and wild turkey
are found in the area surrounding this portion of the river.
Updated/Reviewed:
1 May 2009
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