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AEF Participates in Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynEach year, thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate through or spend the winter on and around the Hiwassee Refuge in Birchwood, TN. On Jan. 19-20, 2019, a festival was held to celebrate the arrival of these magnificent birds, and also to call attention to the wildlife in Tennessee and the Native American history of the area.
AEF Launches Twitch Channel
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynWe look forward to growing our channel and hope we can educate millions on Twitch about Bald Eagles and other Birds of Prey.
AEF Visits World Bird Sanctuary
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by CarolynThe American Eagle Foundation is excited to announce an alliance with the World Bird Sanctuary.
AEF Receives 6th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by CarolynFor the 6th consecutive year, the American Eagle Foundation has received the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator: 4 Stars!
5 Best Eagle Cams From Florida To Washington
/in AEF in the Media, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynWhat are some of the best eagle cams available on the internet? * The Northeast Florida Nest Cam; *The Smoky Mountain Eagle Cam; * The Berry College Eagle Cam; *The DC Eagle Cam; & *The Dollywood Nest Eagle Cam.
The American Eagle Foundation Welcomes Five New Board Members
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe American Eagle Foundation Board of Directors has 5 new members!
AEF Participates in 2018 Raptor Research Conference in Kruger National Park
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe representatives of the AEF were excited about the opportunity to share the scope of our conservation efforts on a world-wide stage, and to learn about conservation efforts involving eagles in other parts of the world.
Bald Eagle Challenger Appears at Celebrators Conference
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynOn October 24th, 2018 Challenger was invited to participate in the the National Anthem Ceremonies. During an a cappella rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner performed by the singing group Veritas, Challenger was presented on Laura Sterbens’ glove. The evening was dedicated to celebrating our Veterans & Active Duty Military.
Remembering Valor
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynFrom the moment s/he hatched on May 3, 2018 through every stage of development, Valor was a perfect young eaglet. Safe and secure in the nest atop a Tulip Poplar tree, we saw only a clear road ahead and an eventual successful fledge.
AEF Releases Last Juvenile Bald Eaglet of 2018 In Honor of US Marine Jason Redifer
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by CarolynOn July 26th, the non-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF) released its last juvenile Bald Eaglet of the summer into the wild in honor of Lance Corporal Jason Redifer (US Marine) who was killed in action in Babil Province, Iraq on January 31, 2015 at the age of 19.
Eagle Sequoyah Released From AEF Hack Tower July 18, 2018
/in All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynSequoyah was out the door before the gate was fully lifted; made a gorgeous, spectacular flight, and landed perfectly in a tree!
AEF Provides Outreach Program for 4-H Club at Honeysuckle Hills
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynOn June 21, 2018, Honeysuckle Hills in Pigeon Forge, TN, the American Eagle Foundation presented a Birds of Prey program for a 4-H Photography Club class.
12-Week-Old Eaglets Luna, Phoenix, and Nova Released Into Wild
/in AEF in the Media, AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynOn Thursday morning, June 28th, the non-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF) will release Three 12-week-old Bald Eaglets into the wild to honor local first responders for Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg.
Chatter Reunion & American Eagle Day 2018 – A Scrapbook of Memories
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by CarolynEnjoy a look-back at memories from the 2018 Chatter Reunion and American Eagle Day — Complete with slideshows and videos of the event!
Introducing Victory & Valor
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynDC6 & DC7 have their forever names!
Raise the Roof Campaign
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynPlease consider a donation to help replace the roof of our Hack Tower on Douglas Lake!
Name the DC Nestlings!
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynAmerican Eagle Day 2018
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by CarolynThe American Eagle Foundation (AEF) will celebrate American Eagle Day Saturday, June 16, at Dollywood, and we hope you will join us there to commemorate the anniversary of the selection of the Bald Eagle as our National Symbol and to celebrate its physical recovery to America’s skies.
Little Pigeon River Cleanup Scheduled for June 15th!
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by CarolynKeep Sevier Beautiful (KSB) and the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) are determined to clean up not just the waterways of Sevierville, TN, but also the surrounding ecosystem to help ensure the health and longevity of the animals that depend on this area as their source for food.
Sign Up for Smoky Mountain River Cleanup
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by CarolynKeep Sevier Beautiful partners with American Eagle Foundation to clean up Little Pigeon River June 15, 2018.
The Rescue & Successful Return of SM15
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynA 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.
Three Baby Eaglets Have Hatched in Smoky Mountain Nest
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynThe 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by CarolynBald Eagles Mr. President and The First Lady have welcomed their second egg of 2018 into their National Arboretum nest in Washington, DC.
NEFL – Just An Absolutely Incredible Season
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Nest Cam News /by CarolynIt’s long. It’s wonderful! Grab a soda or a cup of coffee, find a cozy place, and enjoy the season again through the eyes of our wonderful NEFL Volunteers!
Julia Cecere & Challenger Shine at 2018 Celebrity Fight Night
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynAt the 2018 Celebrity Fight Night, Julia Cecere and Challenger wowed the crowd during the National Anthem.
Bald Eagles Mr. President & The First Lady Welcome First Egg of 2018
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by CarolynJulia Cecere & Challenger Perform at Team National Event
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynWHYY Radio in Philly Raises Money for AEF
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynWhen the Eagles went to the Superbowl, Radio Station WHYY decided to have a campaign to raise money for the American Eagle Foundation.
Philadelphia School Kids Raise Awareness About Eagles
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by CarolynMcKinley Elementary School sponsored a “Protect the National Bird Day.” Students and staff showed their support for the conservation movement.
AEF’s Smoky Mountain Eagle Nest Cam Is Now Live
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynAEF’s Smoky Mountain Eagle Nest Cam Is Now Live
Challenger, An Inspiration for All Eagles Fans
/in AEF in the Media, All News, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynChallenger the eagle has become a source of inspiration and an unofficial mascot for fans of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Challenger Flies at NFC Championship Game
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynChallenger flew magnificently over a field-sized United States flag at Lincoln Financial Field in the 2018 NFC Championship Game.
AEF Announces 2018 Grant Winners
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynWe 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by CarolynThe World-Famous DC Eagle Cam Goes LIVE on New Year’s Eve, Featuring New Video Cameras & Microphones for Higher Quality 24/7 Viewing & Sound!
Help Choose Names for NE18 & NE19!
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Nest Cam News /by CarolynAEF Members can now vote to name NE18 and NE19.
‘Tis the Season for Hatching Eagle Eggs
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn“Romeo” & “Juliet Await Special Holiday Arrivals in Their Wild Florida Nest Again—After Surviving Hurricane Irma & Several Barred Owl Attacks
Challenger Helps Open Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
/in AEF Updates & Events, Challenger the Eagle /by CarolynOn September 20, 2017, Bald Eagle Challenger and AEF staff traveled to Springfield, MO to help celebrate the opening of Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
Challenger Makes Perfect Flight in Game 3 of the 2017 World Series
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynIn 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe 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
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynChallenger has a busy schedule during the Fall. Check out recent stadium appearances Fall 2017.
AEF Partners With PIKSEL to Provide Eagle Nest Cam Streaming
/in AEF in the Media, AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn2018 AEF 16-Month Calendar Now Available!
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynAEF Receives 5th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by CarolynFor the 5th consecutive year, the American Eagle Foundation has received the highest rating possible from Charity Navigator: 4 Stars!
Injured Juvenile Eagle Rescued & Released
/in AEF in the Media, All News, Eagles in the News /by CarolynChallenger Soars With Southwest
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynSouthwest 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by Carolyn‘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
/in All News, Nest Cam News /by CarolynER2, 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
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe 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 All News, Eagles in the News /by CarolynIn British Columbia, a little Red-tailed hawk was successfully raised in a Bald Eagle nest, along with 3 eaglets!