"Five bald eagles have died in Delaware, state officials said on Tuesday, weeks after 13 of the U.S. national birds were determined to have been killed by humans in neighboring Maryland.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control said it was investigating what killed the eagles, but would not comment publicly on possible causes.

Three of the eagles were still alive and very ill when they were discovered at the weekend, Sgt. John McDerby of the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources said in a statement. They died a short time after their rescue."

Victoria Cavaliere reports for Reuters March 23, 2016. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Maine Law Enforcement Breaks Up Eagle Rumble" (NPR) [3]

"Washington, DC, Bald Eagle Nest Cam" (American Eagle Foundation) [4]