Pete McMartin says: Our eagles don’t whistle or pipe, weakly or otherwise. They bitch. They bicker. Like all married couples, ...

If you’ve ever seen a bald eagle on television or in the movies, there’s a good chance you’ve heard its telltale screech. Except, what you’re hearing is a lie.

The bald eagle, an endearing symbol of American strength and independence for more than 240 years, has only been our national bird since Dec. 24, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden signed a bill ...