Tri-Valley Conservancy

Happy 4th of July! 🎇

Did you know the bald eagle, a symbol of American freedom and democracy, is also a major conservation success story?

In 1963, there were just 417 nesting pairs left in the US due to habitat loss and illegal hunting. Today, thanks to decades of coordinated conservation efforts, there are more than 71,000 nesting pairs nationwide.

Here in Livermore, that recovery is something you can see firsthand at Del Valle Regional Park, where the first documented Bay Area nest in nearly a century was recorded in 1996.

While no longer federally endangered, bald eagles are still listed as endangered in California and remain strongly protected.

If you’re hoping to spot one this summer, Del Valle is your best bet. But be sure to admire them from a distance using binoculars to help keep them safe.