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Chicago Welcomes Two Bald Eagle Chicks for the First Time in Over a Century

Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in Chicago Park No. 597 on the Southeast Side may mark the first successful wild breeding in the city in more than a century.
Nest location Park 597 along the Calumet River on Chicago's Southeast Side is where the eagles have established their two eaglets.
Park District restored habitat at Park 597, improving soils and vegetation to support wildlife, including eagles.
Officials warn against disturbance near the nest to protect the eagles and their eaglets.
This Chicago sighting reflects a broader recovery trend for bald eagles across the United States after DDT restrictions and Endangered Species Act changes.
Park District officials hope this event becomes a regular occurrence, underscoring a public role in urban wildlife recovery.
The eagles' maturation timeline means white heads will appear only when the chicks are four to five years old.
Residents can participate in a naming contest for the two eaglets.
Park 597’s transformation from a former water treatment site to wildlife habitat illustrates urban restoration benefits.
Park officials emphasize safeguarding the eagles to ensure continued wildlife resurgence in Chicago’s parks.
AP coverage confirms the nest on Park 597 is part of a documented rise in bald eagle numbers nationwide.

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