WASHINGTON — It’s almost time to say goodbye to “Freedom” and “Liberty” — but not quite yet.
The young bald eagles at National Arboretum have reached the age when young eagles leave the nest for good. And on Sunday, 11-week-old Freedom reminded everyone of the inevitable when she spread her wings took her first flight away from home.
But, as the American Eagle Foundation reports, Liberty rejoined her sibling and her parents, “Mr. President” and “The First Lady,” at around 3 p.m. Wednesday. The triumphant return was captured on live video and posted to the American Eagle Foundation’s Facebook page.
What brought Freedom back? It appears a big fish captured by dad did the trick.
Freedom and Liberty have been stirring up attention ever since they hatched — a moment captured live for the world to see.
Video: Freedom returns to the nest
Credit: Courtesy of American Eagle Foundation
