America's national bird is doing great. The government's proposed cuts to nature protections could put that at risk.

On a patriotic week, it’s time to celebrate a very patriotic bird. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said 964 active bald eagle nests have been documented across the state, a big boost for conservation efforts.

The number of bald eagle nests across Ohio has increased 36% since 2020, further evidence of the national bird’s return to glory in a state where it once nearly disappeared. A recent census confirmed the presence of 964 active nests across 87 of the state’s 88 counties,