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New AEF Logo Announced!

October 11, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

AEF Announces New Logo!

Be A Voice For Vultures

August 21, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Vultures 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

July 8, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

This 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

July 1, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

In 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

June 17, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Radnor 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

June 11, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

In 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

June 5, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

American 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

May 26, 2019/in All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

CALL 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

May 21, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by Carolyn

Keep Sevier Beautiful partners with American Eagle Foundation to clean up Little Pigeon River June 15, 2018.

Challenger Featured On Tennessee License Plate

May 18, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

The 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

May 6, 2019/in All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

June 20, 2019 is the 24th Anniversary of the first national observance of American Eagle Day!

Challenger’s Amazing Role Following 9/11

May 1, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

There 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

April 27, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

On 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

April 26, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Challenger 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

April 23, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Challenger’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

April 18, 2019/in All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

2019 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

April 13, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

AEF Staff Attends Rehab Symposium

March 21, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Through 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

February 7, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

If 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

January 24, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

Each 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

January 16, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

We 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

January 16, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by Carolyn

The American Eagle Foundation is excited to announce an alliance with the World Bird Sanctuary.

AEF Receives 6th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

January 10, 2019/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by Carolyn

For 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

January 5, 2019/in AEF in the Media, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

What 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

December 21, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

The American Eagle Foundation Board of Directors has 5 new members!

AEF Participates in 2018 Raptor Research Conference in Kruger National Park

November 28, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Eagles in the News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

The 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

October 30, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Challenger the Eagle, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

On 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

August 8, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

From 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

July 30, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Press Releases /by Carolyn

On 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

July 19, 2018/in All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

Sequoyah 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

July 10, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories /by Carolyn

On 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

June 28, 2018/in AEF in the Media, AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

On 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

June 27, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by Carolyn

Enjoy 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

June 26, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

DC6 & DC7 have their forever names!

Raise the Roof Campaign

June 10, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

Please consider a donation to help replace the roof of our Hack Tower on Douglas Lake!

Name the DC Nestlings!

June 9, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News /by Carolyn

American Eagle Day 2018

June 5, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News /by Carolyn

The 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!

May 31, 2018/in AEF Updates & Events, All News, Featured Stories, Nest Cam News, Press Releases /by Carolyn

Keep 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.