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Jul 31, 2018

Learning To Fly Is Hard: The Story Of Valor The Eaglet

One of Washington’s internet-famous eaglets fell from the nest and disappeared last week. Monday afternoon, he reappeared on the streets of Northeast D.C.

Jul 03, 2017

Metaphor Alert: ‘Lethargic’ Bald Eagle Couldn’t Fly, Rescued In D.C.

The current hypothesis for its injuries is that it got caught in Saturday’s downpour.

Jun 15, 2017

Eaglet At The National Arboretum Almost Accidentally Flew The Coop

Glory had an “accidental fledge,” but the real thing could happen in the near future, eagle experts say.

Apr 21, 2017

Video: Rescuer Scales Tree To Free An Eaglet Stuck In The National Arboretum Nest

It might be back in its nest as soon as tonight.

Mar 28, 2017

An Eaglet Is Expected To Hatch At The National Arboretum Very Soon

After spotting a small crack on an eagle egg this morning, officials say “DC4” could hatch in the next 12 to 48 hours.

Mar 18, 2016

A Baby Eagle Has Finally Hatched At The National Arboretum

The second eaglet is expected to start its course on Sunday.

Dec 31, 2013

Two Bald Eagles Shot And Killed In Montgomery County

One eagle was shot on Christmas day, while the other was found dead last Saturday.

Mar 22, 2009

Sunday Pigeons and Homewreckers Photo: March 22, 2009

philliefan99 is following the drama at this osprey nest, where female birds have been fighting over the male or the crib or both. In notes to his docudrama, philliefan99 writes that “challengers to the nest are dealt with by the partner of the same sex as the intruder.”…

 
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