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Bridge plan risks Midwest bald eagle roosting sites
The Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board warns a proposed 1983 bridge from Hamilton to Keokuk could disrupt wintering bald eagles along the Mississippi River. Thousands of sightings show the birds rely on Keokuk and Hamilton for food and rest, with possible displacement or reduced numbers if construction proceeds near key roosts and feeding spots. The board asked Becker to notify the Iowa DOT and said federal authorities could block the project if endangered species are jeopardized.
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