‘Eagle Mountain Sanctuary’ Aviary—Nest Building, Landscaping, & Annual Eagle Physicals
[/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” custom_class=”] On November 4, 2013, the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to catch up all the eagles inside Dollywood’s ‘Eagle Mountain Sanctuary’ educational exhibit to perform annual physicals by University of Tennessee veterinarians and veterinary students. Also, the eagle nests were refurbished and grounds were cleaned inside the aviary in preparation for another season.In addition, Dollywood has completed major work needed to secure and repair the aviary where non-releasable Bald Eagles Independence and Franklin reside. This bonded eagle pair returned to their familiar quarters February 15, and we expect the 2014 nesting season to begin shortly.
Highlights From ‘The Homecoming.’
Be sure to watch their Eagle Nest Cam from March through July 2014.
L-R Top: Beth Parker climbs the steep hills inside the aviary; Laura Sterbens & Christian Knatt refurbish an eagle nest; Dr. Mike Jones & Laura Sterbens perform a physical on a resident eagle.
L-R Bottom: Julia Cecere and University of TN veterinary student perform a physical on a resident eagle; The AEF Crew line up for a group photo: Dennis Bauer, Rob West, Michelle Bauer, Julia Cecere, Christian Knatt, Al Cecere, Beth Parker, Terry Sherred, Laura Cecere-Sterbens, Rebecca Krebbs, Christine Blackwell, Mike Acuff, and Madison Abell; Christian and Madison are ready to catch an eagle.