American Eagle Foundation
- American Eagle Foundation
Amercian Eagle Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to Bald Eagle rehabilitation, recovery, and breeding programs.
History
The AEF was founded in 1985 by a group of wildlife experts and concerned citizens to help the Bald Eagle return to America's skies. The AEF started by providing assistance with private, state, and federal Eagle rehabilitation programs. They expanded to offering full-service rehab care and facilities for the Eagle. In 1991, the AEF began using permanently disabled Eagles in their care for education programs. Since then, they have educated millions of people throughout the United States on conservation of the Eagle.
ervices
The AEF is a full-service rehabilitation program specializing in Bald Eagles but also houses and rehabilitates other birds of prey. They offer rehab and release programs for injured Eagles as well as housing and care for permanently disabled birds. are located and sponsored by Dollywood and housed on the entertainment park's grounds.
Free Flights
The AEF is well known for using some of the Eagles in its care to perform "free-flights during the Star Spangled Banner. The AEF found that people responded well to the sight of an Eagle flying from one trainer to another. Since 1991, AEF Eagles have performed over 8,000 free flights ranging from venues such as school gyms, all the way to Super Bowl and World Series games.
Eagles
Below is a list of current, non-releasable Eagles in the AEF's care.
Bald Eagles
*Challenger
*Osceola
*America
*Spirit
*Patriot
*Isaiah
*Mr. Lincoln
*Hope
*Mr. President
*Tennessee
*Mrs. Jefferson
*Dobie
*Giles
Bald Eagle Breeding Pairs
*Liberty & Justice
*Ol'Glory & America
*Crazy Horse & Juliette
*Twilight & Pilgrim
*Franklin & Boni-Spae
*George & Martha
*John & Jackie
*Ike & Mamie
*James & Dolly Madison
Golden Eagles
*Victory
*Cherokee
*Tecumseh
Golden Eagle Breeding Pairs
*Wankan Tankan & Cheyenne
*Oneida & Shawnee
External links
*http://www.eagles.org
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