When Challenger Flies

This is an awesome music video…featuring a special free-flying Bald Eagle named ‘Challenger’ (in honor of the lost space shuttle crew) cared for by the non-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF).

He’s a ‘human socialized’ bird accidentally raised by the people who rescued him - after being blown from a wild Louisiana nest in a storm as a baby in the late 1980s. Declared ‘non-releasable’ by federal and state wildlife authorities, he was trained by the AEF to perform educational free-flight demonstrations at high profile public events.

He’s the first Bald Eagle in U.S. history that learned to free-fly into stadiums, arenas and ballrooms during the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. The celebrity eagle has appeared at numerous major sporting events…like the World Series, Pro-Bowl, All-Star game, BCS National Championship, Fiesta Bowl and Men’s Final Four, etc. Challenger has also flown before 4 U.S.Presidents! His life story is told in a children’s storybook titled ‘Challenger, America’s Favorite Eagle.’

Turn on your speakers and watch this amazing clip.

Until next time!

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2 Responses to “When Challenger Flies”

  1. Hi Judy,

    He is amazing. Just about brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing this!

    Barbaras last blog post..What’s The Bakken?

  2. I thought it was great! He has the opportunity to be free, but has faith that he is better off with his trainers. They must be very kind to him and he to them. Thanks for commenting, Barb!

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