Florida bald eagle population seeing resurgence

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's bald eagle is making a comeback. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates there are 1,457 active bald eagles nests in Florida. This represents a 9% increase since 2008. The FWC started their bald eagle management plan in 2008. In 1973 there were only 88 active nests. The FWC is basing their data on their 2011 aerial survey.