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Old 07-03-2011, 07:55 AM   #1
Rondo
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Challenger the Bald Eagle

I'm hoping this comes through. It is awesome!!

Bald Eagle video-'Challenger'



Turn your speakers up..


'Challenger' is his name and (in honor of the lost space shuttle crew)
is 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 1980's. 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, Men's Final Four, etc.

This eagle named Challenger has also flown before 4 U..S. Presidents!

His life story is told in a children's storybook titled 'Challenger, Americas Favorite Eagle.'

CLICK ON THE BELOW SITE FOR AN INSPIRING PRESENTATION:
Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...AF2M&vq=medium
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