***Memorial Day*** is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. ... Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. #challengereagle #americaneaglefoundation #memorialday2021 
🌷 Happy Easter 🌷 From Sir Hatcher II and Lady Independence #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #hdontap 
Frank/Franklin and Indy/Independence are the parents of our Lady Independence. Sadly, we lost them but they are flying free together, bodies restored. See official details in the previous two posts. 🦅 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #hdontap 
#Repost @dweaglecams with @make_repost ・・・ American Eagle Foundation is saddened to announce the loss of our beloved educational eagle ambassador, Franklin. After surviving a gunshot wound in 1995, Franklin was deemed non-releasable due to a wingtip amputation and was brought to American Eagle Foundation. Franklin lived on #EagleMountainSanctuary at @Dollywood Theme Park for over 25 years and was one half of a USFWS-permitted bald eagle breeding pair with Independence, fondly known as Frank & Indy. As a nesting pair, Frank and Indy contributed significantly to the resurgence of the bald eagle population in the Great Smoky Mountains with over 30 offspring released into the wild. In 2018 Frank and Indy were moved back to American Eagle Foundation headquarters. In consideration for the well-being of Independence (Indy), she will return to Eagle Mountain Sanctuary alongside the nation’s largest non-releasable bald eagle population. You can watch Indy alongside other educational eagle ambassadors at www.dweaglecams.org or by visiting Dollywood Theme Park. @aefeagles #baldeagles #baldeaglesofinstagram 
Happy New Year from Sir Hatcher II & Lady Independence 🎉 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #eaglenewyears 
Santa is already making his list for next year! Behave, y’all 🦅 Photo of Lady Independence & Sir Hatcher II by Charles Collins @cdc195066 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee 
🦅 Blessings from Sir Hatcher II and Lady Independence 🦅 Photo by Charles Collins #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #Christmas 
Sir Hatcher II: Can they see me behind you and the little branches? Lady Independence: You? What about me? I am a big girl! 🦅 ❤️ 🦅 11/20/2020 Taken from cam view. #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee 
The view of Sir Hatcher II & Lady Independence’s nest #4 (used in 2017 & 2018) and a view from the nest to one of her favorite perching areas. #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee 
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #thanksgiving 
Sir Hatcher II (l) & Lady Independence relaxed on a favorite perch near their previous nest (#4) for two hours this afternoon 🦅 @2020 American Eagle Foundation #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #hdontap 
Happy Halloween! Sir Hatcher II, flying away, possibly going to escort some ghosts & goblins home Photo edited - original by Charles Collins on 8/28/19 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #halloween 
Lady Independence is excited to wish you a Happy Halloween 🎃 Original photo is Lady Independence July 2019 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #halloween 
From Sir Hatcher II and Lady Independence: Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend! #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #hdontap #dweaglecams #nadceaglecam #nefleaglecam #welakaeaglecam 
#Repost @aefeagles with @make_repost ・・・ AEF was so inspired by the story of how the Claussen family provided a connection for the public to enjoy nature and to honor the ecosystems present in this very unique piece of land, we had a heartfelt desire to honor them as well. And so, we present DC (Denali-Claussen). 
🦅 Happy Independence day from Sir Hatcher II and Lady Independence 🦅 #ladyindependence #sirhatcherII #smeaglets #smeaglecam #smokymountaineagles #smokymountains #eagles #baldeagles #AEF #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #raptors #tennessee #hdontap #independenceday