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Mar 14, 2022

‘Precious Little Fuzzball’ Eaglet Hatches In Dulles Greenway Nest

The D.C. area’s latest eaglet hatched above the Dulles Toll Road on Sunday. A second egg could hatch in coming days.

Feb 15, 2019

Liberty The Eagle Spends Valentine’s Day Fending Off Interloper

Her partner of 14 years, Justice, has gone missing.

Apr 24, 2017

Here Are The Final Four Pairs Of Names For Eaglet Voting Contest

They may sound familiar if you’ve paid attention to past #NametheNestlings contests.

Apr 12, 2017

You Can Now Suggest Names For The New Eaglets At The Arboretum

Symbolic, creative, and gender-neutral names will stand out the most, the American Eagle Foundation says.

Mar 30, 2017

UPDATE: Second Eaglet Hatches At The National Arboretum

Officials noticed “DC5” made the first hole, or “pip,” in its shell this morning around 6:15 a.m.

Mar 29, 2017

Bald Eaglet ‘DC4’ Hatches At The National Arboretum

And a soon-to-be eaglet dubbed “DC5” is still incubating in the nest atop a Tulip Poplar tree at the Northwest site.

Oct 06, 2016

Footy Goes From Down Under To The District

The Baltimore Washington Eagles Australian Football club heads to the national championships next weekend.

Jun 06, 2016

Freedom Takes Her First Flight At The National Arboretum

The two-month-old Bald Eagle fledged yesterday afternoon.

Jun 02, 2016

Freedom And Liberty Are Preparing For Their First Flight

Once they take off, live-streamers will get their last glimpses of the eagles in their current habitat over the course of a few days, or even a week.

Mar 29, 2016

It’s Time To Name The National Arboretum’s Eaglets

The American Eagle Foundation announced its “Name the Nestlings” social media campaign to give the birds “creative and symbolic names.”

 
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