Anthem Singer Catches Bald Eagle!

Have you ever seen someone perform the Star Spangled Banner and then catch a free-flying Bald Eagle on her glove during the very last note? Well, we may have just made history! In this video, Challenger the Eagle gets released by AEF eagle handler Laura Jean Arlene Cecere-Sterbens and soars from center stage to AEF's Spencer Williams at the back of an arena full of 6,000 people....and then he flies back to the stage to AEF's Julia Margaret Mary Cecere as she simultaneously sings the National Anthem! A big thanks to Team National for inviting us to be a part of your convention in Dallas for a second year! And also a big shoutout to AEF's Michelle Bauer, AEF President Al Cecere, and videographer Courtney Maree, who were all behind the scenes at tonight's event!

[russellcrawley]

I love bald eagles. They're so majestic and so frickin badass!

[marilyncatalano]

I love the way Challenger poses after his performance showing off his beauty and fierceness. More astounding still, is that he always poses after every event flight. Always. You can't train any bird to do this. So, how does he know to pose. I guess he doesn't know he's posing. I have a Challenger watch list for all his flights.

[LimeTimeHD]

This is a video but it was so patriotic that I even had to stand up while watching hahaha

[NATURECAMHD]

The coolest damn thing I've seen all week. Thank you, Challenger and thank you AEF for raising awareness and letting us enjoy the glory of these beautiful birds.

[JimmyFoxhound]

I love how Challenger almost seems to be looking off stage for his cue to take off! What a beautiful eagle, I just love him!! Great job!

[xmassan]

4:04 Challenger keeps looking down for his fish? "Hey I got a treat from the last guy, what gives?"

[joanieteeple]

Julia, you are one multi-talented person. Beautiful - perfect timing, perfect performance!

[SamtheMan]

I love to watch Challanger soar! I've probably seen all his videos twice.

[TheArtfulRhino]

To our veterans who are viewing this video, thank you for your service! Freedom doesn’t come free

[AmericanPride]

Watch this 3 times in a row. Love it.




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[raenelllang]

Best show is this American ANTHEM and BALD eagle.

[JohnDoe-xuvx]

Nice to see proud patriotism in this day and age.

[ambrosiovaldez]

AJ was my first day of school and my life was so full and I was 😀😃😄😁😆🏈⚽️🏀⚾️🇺🇸🦅 Philadelphia eagles 🦅

[dodger]

now this is epic. so awesome n cool.. keep doing this its so epic

[davemyers]

That is the coolest eagle ever thank you

[sickomode]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😭😭 who the fuck is cutting onions 🗽🗽🗽🗽

[veronicareynoso]

OH MY GOD! This is good! Good job Julia!

[saevaroa]

Im in tears and Im from Iceland. I also like it because my second name is eagle in icelandic.

[ThanhBenMansour]

It surprises people that Americans practice falconry. The bald eagle will always be the symbol of American dreams.

[totallynotaneworleanians]

the eagle landing on the singer was smoother than RyanAir