American Eagle Foundation

American Eagle Foundation The nation’s largest educational campus for bald eagles and other raptors is now open! Book your tour or become a member today!
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The American Eagle Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization
who has been protecting and preserving the American Bald Eagle and other birds-of-prey for more than 25 years.

06/05/2026

*An update from members of our avian care staff about the many sightings of our missing bald eagles*
To report a sighting please contact 865.429.0157 and press option 4. Please do not call 911!

06/05/2026

If birds of prey could grade our environment, what grade would your community get?
On this World Environment Day, we want to remind everyone on the importance of bald eagles and other birds of prey as indicator species for the health of the local ecosystems and of the environment at large. Birds of prey sit at the top of the food chain, which means they're often among the first animals to show us when something is wrong with the environment. When raptors are thriving, it's a sign that the ecosystems beneath them, such as forests, wetlands, rivers, grasslands, and all the plants and animals that call them home are healthy too.
This World Environment Day, remember: protecting the environment isn't just about saving one species, it's about preserving the entire web of life that supports us all.

Every healthy ecosystem needs its top predators watching from above.

06/04/2026

*Pop Quiz!*
What are the noticeable differences between juvenile bald eagles and golden eagles?
This is one of our favorite questions we get on tours.
In this video we are showing you Everest our golden eagle.
Upon first glance juvenile bald eagles and golden eagles look very alike. However, the differences are quite obvious if you know what to look for.
For instance, the leg feathers on a golden eagle go all the way down their legs, whereas a bald eagles have bare yellow lower legs.
Juvenile bald eagles feature massive, heavy bills on a chunky, protruding head. Golden eagles have a distinctly smaller, more streamlined head and a tri-colored beak (yellow base, grey middle, dark tip).
There are many more differences, can you name a few?

06/03/2026

We have people ask us on tours if our birds are happier now that the weather is getting warmer. The truth is most raptors don't mind the colder temperatures. Raptors have some incredible tricks for staying warm when temperatures drop:

Fluffy feathers offer a built-in winter coat. They puff up their feathers to trap a layer of warm air next to their bodies.
A unique blood-flow system helps keep their feet from freezing while preventing too much heat from escaping.
Cold weather means they need more energy, so they often hunt more frequently to fuel their high metabolism.

Nature has equipped these birds with everything they need to handle even the coldest winter days.

*Have you ever noticed that animals living in colder climates are often bigger than those living in warmer areas?*This i...
06/02/2026

*Have you ever noticed that animals living in colder climates are often bigger than those living in warmer areas?*
This image was taken several years ago. It shows the difference in sizes between two of our bald eagles, Majesty(right) and Challenger(left). It is not manipulated in any way. It is simply a visual representation of Bergmann's Rule.
In many bird and mammal species, individuals from colder regions tend to be larger and stockier, which helps them retain body heat more efficiently. Animals in warmer climates are often smaller, making it easier to stay cool. This fascinating trend was first described by 19th-century German biologist Carl Bergmann and is one of the many ways wildlife adapts to different environments.

06/01/2026

To learn more about this amazing pair visit: https://eagles.org/meet-our-birds/nest-pairs/isaiah-mrs-jefferson/
When touring our facility in Kodak Tennessee, the first aviary you come to belongs to bald eagle royalty. Mrs. Jefferson and Isaiah were a part of American Eagle Foundation's bald eagle breeding and repopulation program, which began in 1992.
With the help of this pair and many others, AEF released 182 bald eagles back into the wild. The work AEF and other bald eagle facilities across the country did contributed to the bald eagle coming off of the endangered species list in 2007!

05/29/2026

To learn more about Poe click here: https://eagles.org/meet-our-birds/corvids/poe/
*Bonus points if you know what Poe is doing at about the 17 second mark*
Ravens are among the smartest in the bird world. Our Poe the northern raven is no exception. He's shown problem solving skills, caching behavior and tool use. He's playful (he especially loves snow days) and a little mischevious. His trainers liken it to chasing a seven year old child around all day.

05/28/2026

To learn more about our black vultures and other avian ambassadors visit: https://eagles.org/meet-our-birds/
Black vultures are highly social, intelligent, and incredibly curious birds. Their inquisitive nature inspires them to explore the world around them by investigating objects with their beaks—pecking, pulling, and even tossing things around to learn more about them. In the case of Buzz in the video a slightly mischeivious and playful demeanor helps also!

05/27/2026

To schedule your visit with us click here: https://eagles.org/visit/
Find out why people are raving about their experiences with us. Book a tour, field trip, conference, birthday party and so much more!

05/27/2026

Catch the Dale Hollow triplets while they're still home here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J44aJM6lW4
While the eaglets at the northeast Florida cam have already fledged for the season, in other parts of the country people can still enjoy the antics of the juveniles for a little while longer. That's because the entire breeding cycle shifts later in the year due to climate and daylight conditions. Longer winters, delayed thaws and prey availability all have an impact on egg laying and the nesting cycle in general. For more information on bald eagle nesting habits and other fun facts visit https://eagles.org/what-we-do/educate/learn-about-eagles/bald-eagle-nests/

Address

510 Kodak Road
Kodak, TN
37764

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+18654290157

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