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Bald eagles in Washington, D.C., leave failed nest

In April, at a bald eagle's nest in Washington, D.C., there was much anticipation about eggs that were expected to hatch near the end of the month. Unfortunately, the nest failed, and the eagles have left it.
Here & Now's Scott Tong checks in with wildlife biologist Daniel Rauch about what happened.
This segment aired on June 4, 2026.