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Bald Eagle Map
Every eagle icon on this map represents a rescued bald eagle who found a permanent home with American Eagle Foundation, home to the nation’s largest population of non-releasable or disabled bald eagles.
Our 40 non-releasable ambassador bald eagles came from communities across the country. Most suffered serious injuries such as collisions, gunshot wounds, or lead poisoning that made survival in the wild impossible. Wildlife rehabilitators and state and federal agencies entrusted them to our care so they could continue serving their species in a different way.
Today, these eagles are educators.
Through live programs, special events, and daily interactions, they help us teach about conservation, responsible hunting practices, habitat protection, and the ongoing challenges bald eagles still face.
While these eagles cannot return to the wild, they inspire thousands of people each year to help protect those who can.
Virtual Field Trip
Give your students a front row seat to meet a live bald eagle and many other birds of prey without leaving school.
Our Virtual Field Trips connect classrooms directly with American Eagle Foundation for an interactive, standards-aligned experience led by our staff. Students will learn about bald eagle biology, conservation success stories, current threats, and what they can do to help protect wildlife.
Each program includes:
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A live virtual presentation featuring the ambassadors at our facility
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Real time Q and A with students
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Downloadable lesson plans and classroom activities
Perfect for science units, conservation studies, and special enrichment days, our virtual field trips are designed to be engaging, age appropriate, and easy for teachers to implement.
Schedule your Virtual Field Trip today and bring the power of a bald eagle directly to your students.
Lesson Plans
Explore our free, downloadable bald eagle lesson plans, created for classrooms and homeschoolers alike.
Each plan includes hands-on activities, crafts, discussion guides, and interactive exercises that make learning about bald eagle biology, behavior, and conservation both engaging and memorable for students of all ages.
Our resources are designed to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and give students a real connection to these iconic birds.
New lessons, activities, and crafts will be added every month, so you’ll always have fresh tools to inspire learning and bring the wonder of bald eagles into your classroom or home.
Whether you’re teaching a single unit, planning a full science curriculum, or looking for enrichment activities, these lesson plans provide flexible, fun, and educational ways to explore the life of America’s national bird.
Bald Eagle Biology
Take a deeper dive into the science behind America’s national bird.
Our Bald Eagle Biology Module explores the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of the bald eagle through engaging, content designed for everyone.
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Bald eagle anatomy and physical adaptations
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Vision, talons, beak structure, and flight mechanics
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Nesting behavior and reproductive cycles
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Diet, hunting strategies, and ecological role
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Growth stages from eaglet to adult
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The difference between juvenile and adult plumage
Developed by the education team at American Eagle Foundation and compiled in collaboration with respected bald eagle biologists Robert M. Hatcher, Peter Nye, and Dr. Peter Sharpe, this module pairs scientific accuracy with engaging delivery to make complex biology concepts accessible and memorable.
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