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AEF Partners With Yuengling
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynOn Dec. 2, 2019, the American Eagle Foundation announced its partnership with D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®. Through this partnership, AEF will be supported by Yuengling in its mission of conservation, education, and rehabilitation for the Bald Eagle and other birds of prey.
Giving Tuesday 2019
/in AEF in the Media, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynSaving the Channel Island Fox—With Help From Bald Eagles!
/in All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe recovery of the Channel Island Fox has been one of the most successful and quickest restoration projects in the history of endangered species.
AEF Receives 7th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
/in AEF in the Media, AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynFor the 7th consecutive year, Charity Navigator has awarded the American Eagle Foundation a 4-star rating.
Colorado Front Range Eagle Nests Need Immediate Help
/in All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynBoulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) is actively engaged in or authorizing a policy that allows full extermination/removal of prairie dog populations in very close proximity to active Bald Eagle nests.
New AEF Logo Announced!
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynAEF Announces New Logo!
Be A Voice For Vultures
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynVultures play a critical role in nature. They are scavengers and feed on dead animals such as deer or cattle, keeping the environment clean and helping to prevent the spread of disease.
Chatter Reunion and American Eagle Day – 2019 Recap
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThis year, Chatter Reunion was held on July 20-22, 2019 at Pigeon Forge, TN—and hats are off to everyone at AEF who worked so hard to make sure everyone had a great time.
Challenger Flies at Three Consecutive Pro Bowls in Hawaii
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynIn celebrating Challenger’s 30th Birthday in 2019, we look back at some special moments to revisit. This post focuses on 3 ProBowl events at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, HI—2002, 2003, & 2004.
Radnor Lake in Nashville Opens Eagle Aviary on American Eagle Day 2019
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynRadnor Lake Aviary is hosting a free open house on June 20, American Eagle Day, to celebrate the comeback of the Bald Eagle to America’s Skies and to welcome visitors to their newly completed Barbara J. Mapp Aviary Education Center.
Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins Fund Eagle Conservation
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynIn order to fund ongoing Bald Eagle conservation, the American Eagle Foundation conceived a plan that would create an endowment source to support this initiative for years to come.
Challenger Flies at Bald Eagle Delisting Ceremony
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynAmerican Eagle Foundation staff and Bald Eagle Challenger were guests at an impressive ceremony on June 28, 2007 at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne talked about the dramatic recovery of the Bald Eagle to a group gathered to hear the announcement that the Bald Eagle was being removed from the Endangered Species List.
Call To Action – A Bald Eagle Nest in Colorado Needs Our Help
/in All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynCALL TO ACTION! The Erie nesting Bald Eagles are sounding the alert regarding the significant amount of extractive, commercial, residential, and other development rapidly encroaching on eagle habitat in Colorado’s northern Front Range.
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.
Challenger Featured On Tennessee License Plate
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynThe special Tennessee license plate features the image of Challenger and is a needed source of revenue for the American Eagle Foundation. The plate can be purchased by Tennessee residents from their County Clerk.
June 20, 2019 is American Eagle Day
/in All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynJune 20, 2019 is the 24th Anniversary of the first national observance of American Eagle Day!
Challenger’s Amazing Role Following 9/11
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynThere will never be another Challenger. This blog is dedicated to his life and the inspiration he has provided—and continues to provide—to millions of people in America and around the globe.
Challenger Meets President Clinton at the White House – 1999
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynOn July 2, 1999, Bald Eagle Challenger was an invited guest at the South Lawn of the White House as President Clinton announced plans to remove our nation’s National Symbol from the endangered species list.
Challenger Flies At Paralympic Opening Ceremony in Atlanta – 1996
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynChallenger makes first-ever free flight into a stadium on August 16, 1996 during the Opening Ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Atlanta.
Challenger’s First Major League Free Flight – Atlanta Braves Home Opener April 4, 1997
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by CarolynChallenger’s First Time came on the night of April 4, 1997. The Atlanta Braves – the hottest baseball team of the 90s – had a new stadium, Turner Field, and this was their home opener! To honor the occasion, many celebrities were on hand, including former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, the Governor of Georgia, Zell Miller, and Hank Aaron—the greatest home-run hitter of all time!
Challenger Thanks the Horatio Alger Association For 15 Years Of Support
/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn2019 marked Challenger’s 15th year of involvement in the Horatio Alger Awards! It’s an honor to work with such a prestigious and generous organization!
Smoothing Ruffled Feathers – AEF Participates in Long-acting Antibiotic Study
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by CarolynAEF Staff Attends Rehab Symposium
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by CarolynThrough March 5th-9th, AEF staff members Nancy Zagaya, Vet Tech, and Victoria Howard, Avian Care Specialist, attended the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (NWRA) Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri.
2018 Newsletter – A Year of Change & New Beginnings
/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by CarolynIf you haven’t been keeping a close eye on the American Eagle Foundation’s activities for a while, you have probably missed some important news!
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.
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 Carolyn