
Both bird species were on the brink in the 1970s due to DDT use

Both bird species were on the brink in the 1970s due to DDT use
NJ Spotlight NewsNew Jersey’s bald eagle population has grown over the last few decades
(Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash)DDT was once the main hazard for the iconic raptor. What now?

For years, the Union County Courthouse has been a favorite place for female peregrine falcons to nest.

New Jersey's bald eagle population went from nearly wiped out in the 1970s to more than 200 nesting pairs today.

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Although bald eagles are still listed on New Jersey's endangered species list, the number of birds has increased to an all time high.