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The bald eagles have been returning to the nature center for at least seven years, staff say, faithfully rebuilding their nest and raising their young in the same quiet stretch of riverbank. This ...

From now until February, MDC is hosting bald eagle viewing and educational events at locations throughout the state. Runge Nature Center will host its Eagle Days event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 7. No ...

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