2nd eaglet fledges nest at U.S. National Arboretum (Video)

WASHINGTON — An exciting development at the U.S. National Arboretum in D.C Thursday morning.

A bald eaglet named Honor took off on her first flight. Honor is one of two eaglets hatched in March in the nest of parents Mr. President and The First Lady.

The other eaglet, named Glory, fledged the nest Monday.

A live webcam has been monitoring the family.

Watch video of Honor’s fledging:

Michelle Basch

Michelle Basch is a reporter turned morning anchor at WTOP News.

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