Advocates say development will threaten these eagles. Scientists say it's complicated

KVCR | By Madison Aument

Published July 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT

Eagle advocates say that the famous eagle-cam pair Jackie and Shadow are being threatened by a proposed housing development close to their habitat. Eagle researchers say it's not that simple.

Madison Aument

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