The Rescue & Successful Return of SM15
A fish was brought to the nest by one of the parent eagles that had spinner bait with a hook and braided line attached to it. One of the eaglets swallowed the hook.
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Three Baby Eaglets Have Hatched in Smoky Mountain Nest
The eaglets are the 14th, 15th, & 16th hatched from eggs laid by Lady Independence & Sir Hatcher I & Sir Hatcher II.
DC Eagles Mr. President & The First Lady Welcome 2nd Egg – March 28, 2018
Bald Eagles Mr. President and The First Lady have welcomed their second egg of 2018 into their National Arboretum nest in Washington, DC.
AEF’s Smoky Mountain Eagle Nest Cam Is Now Live
AEF’s Smoky Mountain Eagle Nest Cam Is Now Live
AEF Announces 2018 Grant Winners
The American Eagle Foundation is proud to announce the sixth year for its support of eagle conservation and research through its Eagle Grants program.
Introducing Sky & Spirit
We had a wonderful response to our contest to Name the Nestlings. Overwhelmingly, one set of names rose to the top, receiving a total of 351 votes from a total of 529 submittals by AEF members. NE18’s new name is Sky, and NE19’s new name is Spirit!
DC Cam Goes Live Dec. 31, 2017
The World-Famous DC Eagle Cam Goes LIVE on New Year’s Eve, Featuring New Video Cameras & Microphones for Higher Quality 24/7 Viewing & Sound!
‘Tis the Season for Hatching Eagle Eggs
“Romeo” & “Juliet Await Special Holiday Arrivals in Their Wild Florida Nest Again—After Surviving Hurricane Irma & Several Barred Owl Attacks
Challenger Makes Perfect Flight in Game 3 of the 2017 World Series
In his 11th appearance at a World Series game, Bald Eagle Challenger rocked the house with a perfect flight during the National Anthem.
Challenger To Fly At World Series Friday, October 27, 2017
The American Eagle Foundation’s trained non-releasable bald eagle “Challenger” will free-fly during the presentation of the Star Spangled Banner right before Game 3 of the World Series on Friday evening (Oct. 27, 2017) between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX.
Challenger’s Flights – Fall 2017
Challenger has a busy schedule during the Fall. Check out recent stadium appearances Fall 2017.
AEF Receives 5th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
For the 5th consecutive year, the American Eagle Foundation has received the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator: 4 Stars!
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