According to a recent article in the New York Times, surprising given the paper's political slant, the US eagle population has increased to the extent that it is causing substantial damage to other wildlife and significant problems for some farmers and ranchers. Sheep farmers in parts of New England, for example, are experiencing serious losses of young lambs, while being prevented from taking action by federal laws protecting eagles.
Lead in game carcasses does not seem to be adversely affecting US eagle populations.
