Illegal 'Killing Spree': Two Men Charged with Poaching Thousands of Eagles

Two men in Montana have been charged with illegally shooting approximately 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, in a "killing spree" that fueled a black market for tail feathers. The men allegedly sold the eagles on the black market for significant sums of cash across the United States and elsewhere. If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The case highlights the ongoing threat to bald eagles, which have made a remarkable recovery since being nearly wiped out by DDT and are now facing new challenges such as lead poisoning from ammunition and threats from wind farms.