Windmills a threat to eagles

NOTE: These letter are published online only. It is always refreshing to see photos of local wildlife in the pages of The Blade, instead of just the daily parade of politicians and celebrities (Feb. 22, ‘‘On the Rebound”). However, with the photo of the bald eagle in the paper, the caption blames their population decline on ‘‘habitat loss, hunting, and environmental contamination from pesticides.” Well, as they say, two out of three ain't bad. Eagles were shot in the past to protect small livestock, but not hunted in the same context as for example, waterfowl, turkeys, or deer.