Been a lifelong Redskins fan for nearly 34 years and while you'll never find me rooting for any Philadelphia Eagles, the Bald Eagle, especially Challenger has a special place in my heart and also has my complete admiration, respect, love and support for all time!
Challenger you are star of show we thankfully to have to you such good boy hopefully even you now retired thank you reached souring and flying in our hearts.🦅❤
Part of the beauty of Challenger is that he was rescued. It is a federal law that a bald eagle that can not be successfully rehabbed and returned to the wild must be euthanized. UNLESS he can become a Wildlife Ambassador. Those that took him from an imprinted eagle - (doomed by the well meaning people that rescued him and then hand reared them)- and turned him into a Wildlife Ambassador, did so by committing their own lives to his care, until death do them part. (it is usually one person that does this, and he is a Master Falconer of the top level before he is even allowed to train and bond with an eagle). Challenger lives, he flies, he brings us joy and opens our eyes to the eagles because of what his person/ people did and continue doing. Thank you for that.
REAL Americans STAND for the Pledge of Allegiance, REAL Americans salute our flag & REAL Americans love that eagle, for what all of it represents. If you don't, then you're not.
I don't think we wouldn't have gotten the same response if our fore fathers had agreed to Ben franklins suggestion for our national bird. Turkeys aren't very good at long flights.
Hi memphismemories! We watch the same vids I see ;) I'm good thanks how are you doing? I'm hoping to hear Challenger is coming to South Carolina one day would be awesome to see him in person. Ttys :)
Got to see Challenger fly last night on tv during game 3 of the world series. I was hopping he would fly during it and was not disappointed. Told the people at the table next to me about him and your organization. (we were at our favorite mexican restaurant).
Just as good as blue angels fly over. All lives matter, especially whites, black, blue red and yellow. Love the National anthem: it just demonstrates how people love their home country. It’s not perfect but I think it’s the best there is considering the options.
I love how challenger does that classic eagle pose at the end! What a beautiful boy!
I love how Americans will start singing the national anthem with no prompting. The eagle flying through is amazing. The spirit of our country.
The PA guy should always "invite you to sing along" anytime our NA is being played.
Tears if joy every time CHALLENGER flys. Love this majestic beauty. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
I miss all of us being united
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So do I😢
Been a lifelong Redskins fan for nearly 34 years and while you'll never find me rooting for any Philadelphia Eagles, the Bald Eagle, especially Challenger has a special place in my heart and also has my complete admiration, respect, love and support for all time!
I tear up everytime I watch this video; what a beautiful bird and species!
Sometimes, there's just not enough words.....
I can only think of a few: badass bird, badass country.
Thats when there are only tears🥰
Makes me cry everytime i see him.
Breaks my heart how messed up America is now.
its sad that the networks does not show Challenger and our national anthem,.
Alan Amerault - I agreed totally!
That's because some people actually find our national anthem OFFENSIVE?!
Challenger was the only free flying eagle in and was retired in 2019.
"Go Philadelphia Eagles"!!! Fans especially to Challenger you always always splendid true mascot for NFL Eagles and our country.🦅❤❤❤❤
Goosebumps everytime!!
Dear Challenger, Thou touches my heart ❤️! You are an Amazing Eagle 🦅
I love his “handsome” pose at the end🥰
Challenger you are star of show we thankfully to have to you such good boy hopefully even you now retired thank you reached souring and flying in our hearts.🦅❤
Beautiful majestic bird!
What a majestic creature!
Beautiful, as always! Go Challenger!❤️
Imagine how proud the Eagle must have Felt
Simply beautiful !
Love this ceremony every time. Beautiful
What a champion! Challenger the champ!
Can you image, Walking in a place and thousands of birds go crazy 😂😂😂
Awesome and moving as always. Please keep sending the message. We are stronger as one.
I love how he stands so tall and proud at the end of each flight
Part of the beauty of Challenger is that he was rescued. It is a federal law that a bald eagle that can not be successfully rehabbed and returned to the wild must be euthanized. UNLESS he can become a Wildlife Ambassador. Those that took him from an imprinted eagle - (doomed by the well meaning people that rescued him and then hand reared them)- and turned him into a Wildlife Ambassador, did so by committing their own lives to his care, until death do them part. (it is usually one person that does this, and he is a Master Falconer of the top level before he is even allowed to train and bond with an eagle). Challenger lives, he flies, he brings us joy and opens our eyes to the eagles because of what his person/ people did and continue doing. Thank you for that.
REAL Americans STAND for the Pledge of Allegiance, REAL Americans salute our flag & REAL Americans love that eagle, for what all of it represents. If you don't, then you're not.
Challenger is spectacular!! ❤️🦅🇺🇸
Great eagle, hope it lives for ever
I don't think we wouldn't have gotten the same response if our fore fathers had agreed to Ben franklins suggestion for our national bird. Turkeys aren't very good at long flights.
Beautiful 🤩
Its Philly. Im surprised nobody threw something at him.
🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful! How appropriate to have Challenger at the Eagles Stadium lol. Great job AEF! Go Challenger! :)
I travel fast Tom : ) how are you ? & Yes very appropriate to have Challenger there
Hi memphismemories! We watch the same vids I see ;) I'm good thanks how are you doing? I'm hoping to hear Challenger is coming to South Carolina one day would be awesome to see him in person. Ttys :)
that would be awesome if he did take care now
memphismemories, it would! You take care too, talk to you soon :)
What a beautiful, majestic bird! Challenger the Eagle is awesome, and the team's not so bad, either!!
Love the US ! From the UK
Awesome!! Love how everyone loses it when he lands on her hand!! Amazing bird!
My eyes watered up
MY BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN EAGLE!!!
And a couple months later my Eagles would finally get a Super bowl ring!
I LOVE MY CITY!!!! FLY EAGLES FLY!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAJESTIC CREATURE! GOD IS AWESOME!! :)
He is gorgeous 👍
What is cool is how he actually flew to her arm. He could of gone and landed anywhere, even landing them on the field is easier....BUT WOW!!!
Im kind of late but that was a sweet moment EAGLES
Tears
The eagle eye is amazing
It really is! Thanks for watching!
Holy cow, that bird is 34 yo now if he’s still alive! That’s incredible
He is SO Beautiful
Got to see Challenger fly last night on tv during game 3 of the world series. I was hopping he would fly during it and was not disappointed. Told the people at the table next to me about him and your organization. (we were at our favorite mexican restaurant).
I love Challenger!! Eagles are the greatest birds in the sky. Love eagles xx
Auburn University does this for home games. Thank you!
It's very patriotic, but he is also perfect for the Eagles
Eagles - GOOD! :D Tyvm for supporting wildlife!
Now, that's respect.
Oh god that’s so sick 💚🇺🇸👏🏻🦅
We are patriots and love our bird.
If only that bird knew how awesome he is!!
Fan - tastic!!!
GO CHALLENGER!
GO EAGLES ✊️🦅
Am started cutting a onions ton right now!
God bless
He is beautiful. Fly eagles fly🦅💪🏽
Ahh….the days when patriotism was alive and sporting events weren’t political venues !
instagram comments are VERY different when the bald eagle comes out
Beautiful! Thank you Challenger❤️🦅
Glad you enjoyed it!
A tradition that is unique to Auburn
Be more proud of this than the planes
Fly with Glory 💙🤍❤️
That is so cool, i can of hear the native Indians drums play
Just as good as blue angels fly over. All lives matter, especially whites, black, blue red and yellow. Love the National anthem: it just demonstrates how people love their home country. It’s not perfect but I think it’s the best there is considering the options.
USA ❤️❤️❤️❤️
the symbol of democracy and freedom!
Just 2 years ago seems like ages...back when america was great.... 2020 is so shameful. makes me sad :'(
It’s only fitting if they did this for every Eagles home game.
How do y'all get those pets
Guccigang Rojas falconry
自由展翅高飞的美利坚雄鹰！🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🎉🎉
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very beautifully white head eagle...
wish put a small videocamera on the eagle back and show real video action
Cheaper than a fly over
Who's playing the National Anthem? Is that Jesse Mcguire?
The eagle or the hawks
yess *******==U.S========
pollution in the air poor bird..lolz
she's cute
Bird cruelty
That was amazing 👏 🙌 😍 ❤️ 😊