America's spirit soars. (Cover Story).(relocating bald eagles to New York City)(Cover Story)

In June, four baby bald eagles flew on an airplane. They went from Wisconsin to New York City. The eagles were taken to New York as part of a special project. The project was the idea of city park rangers. The wanted to bring the bald eagle back to their city. Bald eagles once lived in New York City. However, about 100 years ago, the birds died out there.

America's National Bird

The eagles are in New York City to honor the people who died on September 11, 2001. to Americans, bald eagles have special meaning. The bald eagle in America's bird. It has been an American symbol since June 20, 1782. The bald eagle stands for the American spirit of freedom and …