Challenger Flies in September!
Challenger performs during pre-game festivities at NGR Stadium in Houston and Mile High Stadium in Denver.
Challenger Soars With Southwest
Southwest is honored to be a part of Challenger’s Team as he gears up to take flight.
Bald Eagle ‘Spirit’ Finds Home as Eagle Ambassador in Kentucky
‘Spirit’ has a new home. At the American Eagle Foundation, Spirit had very limited opportunities to educate and interact with the public, as she was a “gloves only” eagle. It was determined that the Raptor Rehabilitation of Kentucky would be a perfect fit for Spirit, where she can be an excellent glove educational ambassador.
ER2, ER3, & HB Fledge From AEF Hack Tower
ER2, ER3, & HB all successfully fledged from AEF’s hack tower on Douglas Lake July 25, 2017.
AEF Staff and Bald Eagle Mr. Lincoln Participate in 2017 Starkey Gala
The 2017 “So The World May Hear” Starkey Gala set a record attendance, and once again, the AEF and Bald Eagle Mr. Lincoln played an important part.
Red-tailed Baby Hawk Raised in Eagles’ Nest
In British Columbia, a little Red-tailed hawk was successfully raised in a Bald Eagle nest, along with 3 eaglets!
Release of Bald Eaglet “Highlander” In Memory of Garrett Barnett
On July 25, 2017, the American Eagle Foundation released an eaglet in honor of a very special young man named Garrett Reece Barnett. He was born on September 11, 1992 in Gatlinburg, TN, and passed away on July 23, 2016, at the age of 23.
Chatter Reunion & American Eagle Day at Dollywood a Huge Success!
The 2017 Chatter Reunion and celebration of American Eagle Day was filled with adventure, good times, good food, a fantastic auction & dinner, and an education experience that will be remembered for years to come!
June 20th is American Eagle Day
On June 20th, 2017, the American Eagle Foundation, along with the United States Congress and Governors coast to coast, invite U.S. citizens to celebrate “American Eagle Day” by remembering the Bald Eagle’s dramatic comeback, reflecting on its special symbolism, and conducting educational activities and ceremonies.
2017 Graduation to the Hack Tower
ER2 and ER3, along with an eaglet hatched by Honor & Braveheart (HB), are all in excellent health and have begun the second stage of their life in their new compartments at the AEF hack tower on Douglas Lake.
Eagle Eyes
The country owes thanks to Al Cecere, the volunteers and staff at the American Eagle Foundation, and to the many volunteers, conservation agency staffers, and other nonprofit organizations doing their best every day to keep an eagle eye on the raptor populations and make sure the majestic Bald Eagle and other birds of prey are with us long into the future.
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