82K views · 5.6K reactions | Bald eagle takes its FIRST FLIGHT. From practice flights in the tight confines of the nest to freedom! | Mike Lemery Films | Facebook

279 reactions · 51 shares | This inspiring video from Barry Stevenson shows a young eagle preparing for its first flight. Just a few decades ago, the bald eagle was on the brink of extinction. But thanks to a nationwide ban on DDT and the Endangered Species Act, the number of bald eagles in the U.S. has quadrupled to more than 316,700 birds. We’re proud to have played a part in the iconic bird’s recovery. | Environmental Defense Fund | Facebook