Shutdown of Pulliam plant cuts eagle numbers in Green Bay winter

Source: greenbaypressgazette.com

The U.S. government shutdown forced the closure of the Pulliam Power Plant on Green Bay's shore, which normally dumps fish waste that attracts hundreds of bald eagles every winter. Without this reliable food source, eagle numbers plummeted from the usual peak of about 500 birds. This affects birdwatchers, photographers, and the local economy that benefits from eagle tourism. Readers who enjoy northeast Wisconsin's wildlife or outdoor activities should care because it shows how human infrastructu