American bald eagles continue remarkable comeback in New Jersey

In 1973, there was one American bald Eagle nest in New Jersey. The pesticide DDT was largely blamed for the near extinction of this large predatory bird species. Today, there are an estimated 200 nesting pairs. The return of the bald eagle is considered one of the biggest environmental comeback stories in the state. (Video by Andre Malok | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)