A Visit with Freedom - A rainy day in Arlington, WA

Jeff Guidry gives us a quick glimpse of Freedom, the female eagle that nearly died from two broken wings, and recovered to become part of a remarkable story.
To learn more about Freedom and Bald Eagles please watch our series Flying In The Dark
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Freedom lives at the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in Arlington, WA.
You can also follow is on Facebook / eagleskyenet

[@halafradrimx]

What a magnificent bird.

[@brandicrans7381]

halafradrimx Agreed! Such a beauty she is...

[@coreym8145]

oh teh irony... it symbolizes freedom for america.. but its tied down to the mans hand

[@halafradrimx]

COREY M This is where you are wrong. In falconry, the bird is always free to fly away and never come back. But it does comes back because it trusts the falconer.

[@SuperBustyEva]

halafradrimx A bond between man and nature that cannot be severed

[@halafradrimx]

Evangelyne Zuuvita Zaizenhowser Plus, animals feel great thankfulness when their handler saves their life.

[@hkirktv124]

I love how the eagle trusted the man so much that she knew he wouldn't hurt her

[@ErdnußRiegel6969]

Eagles and owls get the trust of this bird is really hard

[@vaccumsealed]

oh i dont think that bird was a bit concerned about the man hurting it

[@4GUESTS]

Birds love unconditionally.

[@sar2701]

Because animals have v hight tuition, they know who's good for them, they would have been together before in a past life possibly also

[@Rockinruffhouser]

I love how the man trusted the eagle so much that he knew she wouldn’t hurt him. Look at that beak. Their speed and agility equals bye bye eyeball.

[@FlintSparkedStudios]

I've always found the eyes of a bird of prey to be one of the most amazing occurrences in nature.

[@ekathe85]

You can almost see the dinosaur in their eyes, even after billions of years

[@5000mahmud]

ekathe85+ You mean millions right? Dinosaurs didn't exist billions of years ago.

[@waqqodonkey]

the eyes of death

[@scottowens398]

Absolutely. They always have that fierce look about the eye, always peering and prying for something they can hunt.

[@yywant-qb7om]

The commonly known 'thousand mile eye' is not a joke👀

[@NA1c158]

The fact that this bird isn't gouging your eyes out means it really respects you.

[@gamer6595]

She's prettier than all the instagram models ive seen

[@dash.]

It's so happy

[@dash.]

You can see it's little smile

[@ralphnickling7250]

True

[@sanjolivin777]

@Stelialisa

[@gamer6595]

@Buster Ellsworth She's too good for that. Dignity in the flesh

[@duskstone109]

Freedom never looked so majestic.

[@creemackenzie7427]

Hell yeah man

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

We don't have freedom anymore. America is dead. We will be on lockdown from now on. It will never end.

[@Dutchman-2002]

@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime the divide aint helping either

[@dp_wynn5392]

@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime the lock down will end in July

[@stew-03]

@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime come to Florida we arent locked down. We are free

[@tecatemiller23]

She's so majestic looking at you. I bet she gets lonely when your away. Thank you for your compassion with rehabilitation.

[@jangosweat8689]

Those eyes look beautiful and powerful.

[@panchopoli700]

No bone spurs pain there...

[@Ori0n1975]

@PANCHO Poli No leftist Trump Derangement Syndrome either.

[@ronny1243]

Yeah, their vision is super nice that they can see objects about 3-4 km from them

[@oliviaquijano9018]

One Question: Will she survive with all the Care, she needs?

[@dreamwithinadreamfilms]

They look determined. ❤️

[@randomdude9135]

I love how they both trust each other. That bird could puncture his eyes any moment

[@Dan-gg8fk]

Just her look screams freedom, liberty and justice. It brings a tear to my eye.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I always wonder where they got the name “bald eagle” when they’re not bald lol.

[@OVERWRONGTHOUSAND]

**National anthem starts playing

[@shadebladed8]

+asom12345 *American National Anthem starts playing.*

[@batissta44]

+asom12345 you're just a bisexual

[@pariston1519]

+OVERWRONGTHOUSAND Communist russian National Anthem starts.

[@dukenukem3059]

+Pariston shoots your radio and plays a random song that dont work and has a loud screech lol

[@drakke125Channel]

we need people to just record bald eagles this close with the national anthem added to the video.

[@NaBeHobby]

I thought the bird was talking. "uh huh... right... right..."

[@btsgot7ofexosjams29]

lol

[@juanchocorleone]

Me too. That was scary for a second! Hahaha

[@3SOULENT]

+NaBeHobby im so glad i read this comment before watching

[@phenomenons129]

+3Soul ENT that was someone who was recording was talking

[@Avis4134]

NaBeHobby lol

[@bernincoal1]

They always look pissed. I love it.

[@jeanrobert7071]

Hahaha YAH They Always LOOK LIKE...Hey Don't Be Messin With Me..I'm Serious 🦅😁✌

[@pulle88]

but they are not :-)

[@wilvonk9797]

You look pissed

[@grandama777]

Yes, so serious 🤔

[@paprikathesigfig8302]

They have resting mad face

[@mikalabaker6110]

She's so gorgeous!!! Takes my breath away and tears in my eyes.

[@MissRazna]

this bird was looking at the camera pretty much the whole time. eagles have four focal points, two in each eye. one going diagonally forward, one straight out to the side. each of her head positions told me that she was really interested in that camera. so cute

[@thegames4565]

So they can watch two different places with one eye? If so thats incredible

[@kingwacky184]

eagles are some of the most beautiful birds

[@birdgirl2235]

And best animal. Birds RULE!!!!

[@Blue_Anzu]

+Birdgirl 22 Also, Birds are the only dinosaurs still living today ^.^

[@birdgirl2235]

Daniel Kauffman yea 😇😇

[@mackenzielynn7670]

+Daniel Kauffman incorrect, there are many other animals who've also evolved beside dinosaurs and are now still living, do your research kid

[@Blue_Anzu]

Mackenzie Lynn I never said that dinosaurs were there were no animals that evolved beside dinosaurs and are still living, but, most dinosaurs became birds

[@scottpollack5453]

The American Bald Eagle! It doesn’t get any Better than this! What an INCREDIBLE ANIMAL! So Proud, so Majestic, so WONDERFUL!

[@RepublicanJesusthe2nd]

Eagles are majestic.I wish I could observe them in the wild,let alone have ine perched on my arm!

[@chrisd2051]

Go to southern Alaska and look up.

[@malloryg4251]

I know this is an old video, but I'm just now discovering it. Wow, what an incredible, awesome sight to see a bald eagle up close, AND to see her interacting with a human in such a calm, gentle, trusting way. The handler has done a remarkable job; no doubt it is not an easy task to gain an eagle's trust. I adore birds of prey, so thank you for sharing this beauty with us!!

[@mohd.mehboob3639]

Nice observation.

[@zombieasskicker1307]

And Ben Franklin wanted a fucking turkey

[@bothatguyyoudontknow]

And yet he's on the $100 bill lol

[@kimberlyh.5023]

And Thomas Jefferson the fucking dove.

[@ferrari5487]

"The fucking dove" Buffoon, the dove is more the symbol of freedom than the eagle will ever be. Doves have been in history for centuries. The bald eagle was picked because it is native to, and found only in North America, that's it.

[@kimberlyh.5023]

+SireCornish And "0" is the symbol for the amount of people that give a shit.

[@bothatguyyoudontknow]

Kimberly H. I came back with some aloe for that burn you sent.

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

I love bald eagles. They are so beautiful! Im glad she survived.

[@dakotastein9499]

just look at that trusting bond,no hood or tether...he can pet her and handle her with no fear of reprisal,and she loves and trusts him just the same...wild or no THIS is true companionship. that bird will likely be a friend to him for life.

[@hestergreen2031]

She is truly a magnificent beautiful bird. Very majestic, very honorable. Thank you for taking such good care of her….

[@karlgillies]

What a beautiful, majestic bird, and what a wonderful human being the man is, if everyone cared like he does, what a beautiful world, it would be.

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

She's really beautiful! So glad to hear thar you saved her and that she's doing well. :)

[@lass-inangeles7564]

You did the right thing, what a magnificent jewel of a bird!!!!! I envy your contact with her. I have had good luck with even the worst cases... had a baby sparrow in my attic pushed out of her nest by the parents because she had Avian Pox. Left to die, small baby, covered in blisters and so hungry. She chirped all night till I found her! Never thought there was a nest in the attic!! Avian pox is like Small Pox for birds! Also had a huge gash in her leg. Vet visits later, hand fed her to adulthood. Became a strong and very tame sparrow. Rejoined her family in the garden. I fed her live mealworms, vitamins, etc. Worked. Wild animals are very strong. I also rescued several eagles in India, one with a bullet hole in wing. Healed in 3 weeks! He mated on our coconut tree, had offspring, and cried with delight when he saw me. His mate dive bombed us, but he knew we had saved his life. I am so glad you did this for Freedom. Good bird, and great name. Thank you!

[@sonicexereaper6814]

All American representation aside, I just love how majestic and astonishing these bald eagles can be. Very impressive Freedom can be this very close to you, man. Ain’t just American patriotism I see. I see a strong and tight bond you two share. I heavily admire for what you do, man.

[@polat4620]

I heard in an episode of Shameles, is it really a crime to kill a bald eagle in America?

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

Here in Sweden we got our Sea eagle as well real dinasour❤️

[@gregorylapointe4157]

What a beautiful creature! Big thanks to people like Jeff who care for these animals and give them a chance to live.

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

She is a beautiful majestic lady. She really looks comfortable with her handler - Bless her heart ♥️

[@dynamited3378]

You worship a bird, heathen. 😂. Jk she is beautiful

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Jeff wrote a book, "An Eagle Named Freedom", about the rescue of this magnificent bird. It's one of the best books I've ever read...

[@theresamealer3314]

Thank you for input-will have to check it out!🦅

[@TankThomas44]

I get goosebumps when i see an eagle in the wild. I can only imagine how this guy feels holding this majestic bird! Just amazing

[@antarcticorb9197]

She's an absolute unit! Thankyou so much for saving her. She's the symbol for our country, another entity that's in dire need of rescue as well.

[@luv2travel2000]

🦅 Eagles look so strong and majestic. And I love watching eagles fly.

[@miked.5287]

What an honor to hold such a creature..

[@miked.5287]

TurtleShroom the only thing that visits me in my area is the Shit hawks..lol

[@deputybadass1356]

Hawks are also Royalty!!

[@deputybadass1356]

Most people never gets to see one!

[@holymolly2520]

Jeff Guidry, you are my Hero! PEople like you that have so much Love and soul are my kind of people. You can just FEEL the bond between Freedom and you... Awesome! Heaven on earth stuff for sure.

[@deborahbush6320]

How beautiful and she knows that he saved her. I just love watching things like this amazes me.

[@bass305-HCCA]

What an awesome display of beauty. I love having that as Americas symbol of freedom and strength. GOD bless America 🇺🇸

[@НиколайТодоров-и9т]

God bless and God speed! 🇺🇲

[@nadakaram4877]

How absolutely gorgeous! To be that close to an Eagle - OMG I have to agree she loves you...

[@kingpermacultureandtheplan7292]

I think your dog might have something wrong with it. I don't think it's supposed to look like that.

[@nidiamendez3717]

Mighty fine looking Chicken 😂

[@lilywei864]

i'm not sure a dog gives you stares like that..a cat maybe

[@whiterunguard6294]

he's been feeding it too much freedom.

[@shroomslut9817]

Sir Martin Van Skeet it's a joke

[@daisukemorichika315]

+Sir Martin Van Skeet u right it cat

[@snydedon9636]

She is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for helping her and other animals recover from injuries.

[@danoduncan1763]

Freedom is beautiful !... :)

[@danoduncan1763]

I'm Canadian... ;)

[@anamericantoreview1132]

Nigerian Prince because the bald eagle is the bird that was selected by our ancestors so that's why we don't change it

[@mariannarosario6294]

What a beautiful bald eagle!! I love bald eagles so much!!! I just think they are wonderful and majestic.

[@marlypaolabelenoduarte8894]

Mx

[@jaybee3165]

what a beautiful girl. be FREE sweetheart. spread your wings.

[@purplesword3800]

She is magnificent..what a beautiful bird..thank you for saving her..

[@irshgrl500]

She's just gorgeous. This is God's perfection. She's so proud, too. What a treat, she is.

[@junodonatus4906]

No, evolution and natural selection is responsible. Your god is just a bad story created by primitive people.

[@buckenheimer3]

@@junodonatus4906 More like an intelligent and loving creator, the one who created you... the one you deny. Those ancient people you speak of were highly advanced for their time actually.

[@junodonatus4906]

@@buckenheimer3 Those ancient people were misogynistic, homophobic, child-abusing, and animal abusing. They created a god and a code of conduct that advocated a male-dominated, tribalistic societal hierarchy which advocated atrocities against outsiders.

[@junodonatus4906]

It's funny how Jesus, in The Bible, tells his followers that birds don't store their food because "God" takes care of them. So I guess the omnipotent creator of all wildlife has never heard of corvids. These birds not only store their food but will hide it in view of another bird only to return and move it elsewhere when that bird is not looking.

[@buckenheimer3]

@@junodonatus4906 Don't forsake your soul over a verse where Jesus was speaking in general terms.

[@pyro-millie5533]

Oh my gosh!!! She’s so sweet and she trusts her handler so much to just touch her wings and chest like that!! Birds are naturally such anxious creatures, and this lovely lady has clearly been through quite a traumatic life experience, so the care it must have taken to build that much trust with her is incredible!!

[@v-town1980]

Gorgeous, majestic animal. I could stare at a bald eagle staring out all day ❤

[@jkapp374]

Thank you for rescuing this incredible animal...

[@kingbilgames]

She really loves Jeff obviously! I am so glad that things turned out well for Freedom!

[@markgraham8125]

An absolutely beautiful bird, both to look at, and in temperament too..

[@PondLeHockey1234]

She’s effing majestic. I’d still be afraid to have that deadly beak so close to my face.

[@spk1121]

It's an incredible demonstration of trust. She lets him manipulate her wing and tap her chest without the slightest flinch, he is totally relaxed while inches from her talons and centimeters from her beak! I believe this is what God intended when he told Adam & Eve that they would be the caretakers of the earth and "rule" over the animals. Not because creatures are there to be exploited, but because humans alone can do things like healing broken wings. We are meant to kindly lead, not be cruel masters. It's truly amazing to get a glimpse into the Garden of Eden like this.

[@gregorysagegreene]

Just simply breathtaking to see this connection. 💜

[@richardeckman9273]

God bless him for taking care of such a magnificent, majestic, beautiful animal.

[@junodonatus4906]

Why would your god-bless him considering his supposed word opened the floodgates for animal abuse by claiming that they are here for us to use.

[@junodonatus4906]

Seriously, why would your god give animals the ability to suffer emotionally and physically and have social attachments, and seek to avoid pain, if they are just automatons put here for us to use for food and clothing?

[@astanapoint6033]

Magnificent bird. Just beautiful. Great job putting her together again.

[@dirks4093]

Beautiful Bird! Great choice by our Founding Fathers for the national symbol.

[@kmo2959]

First choice by Benjamin Franklin was the turkey.

[@thamechanic3324]

The beauty of these Eagles is so Powerful and Majestic...

[@derrickcunliffe8152]

cant believe that used to be a wild eagle she looks tottaly at piece with its magical

[@daleval2182]

We communicate inside, don't we girl, epic comment brother, she looks really healthy, you did the lady well sir. THANK YOU and God Bless

[@roldroyd]

This video is 13 years old, and yet people still find it and comment. That’s wonderful. Freedom is a beautiful eagle, and I’m thankful they gave her a chance; 99% sure that she could never return to the wild, but still, they cared for her and gave her a chance. And shouldn’t it always be that way? What a privilege it is for this man to be close to such a magnificent creature - to hold her and to have her trust. I can’t think of many things I’d rather do.

[@RM-ds2ex]

Beautiful bird

[@viricksontoney9919]

RM 98 umm there's something on your head

[@donaldking8288]

Thank you so much for helping that beautiful eagle, so glad she made it 😊 😀

[@pepebenaventeleyenda8855]

The power in its eyes....nature is awesome

[@Blendedasian]

+pepe benaventeleyenda i coudn't agree more. Birds overall already look mighty with their eyes and beaks. Now an eagle is a mighty bird, that makes it a mighty mighty animal.

[@mistersmith3986]

You can tell that girl just loves Daddy. He still has his face!!!

[@seekatree2019]

Thank GOD there are people out there like you !

[@junodonatus4906]

It's the god-people that are usually anti-environment.

[@Fontsman]

What a magnificent bird. So heartwarming to see her recovery and their special bond.

[@sousou2006able]

God bless you for giving her chance to survive God will reward you she is beautiful she deserves your help Thanks brave man.

[@dannyadventurer1172]

Beautiful girl! Thank you for all you do to protect these birds.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

She's beautiful, thank you for saving her.

[@kristinecampbell8553]

she's beautiful. Mr. Guidry is a lucky man to have Freedom's trust

[@bananabuttons6637]

God bless you for being so kind. She is beautiful.

[@DevInvest]

Banana buttons AMEN🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johndonahue5280]

Banana buttons your welcome

[@williamboney7371]

What a magnificent bird,how fortunate you are to have this opportunity.

[@mosin54r2]

0:47 Look at that eye and tell me that bird is not thinking about everything thats going on. You can see the LIFE in it's eyes

[@Rickrolled88]

I am surprised people don't see this in all animals. It sucks.

[@cobaltcandy6284]

I think its the round pupal and the gold iris that really does that. I like animal eyes, except for goats... with the rectangles in their eyes. Their the spawn of satin.

[@basbleupeaunoire]

***** I agree, but I also assumed that's what Mosin54R was talking about.

[@basbleupeaunoire]

***** Yeah, it annoys me, too. Even worse is the "animals are better than humans" tripe.

[@Green.n.Purple]

All I see in its eyes is death.

[@djs3484]

The American Eagle is one of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen, the perfect image for the United States of America. This guy and the eagle have alot of love for eachother and it's very apparent the eagle trusts him implicitly. It's a beautiful thing to see.

[@junodonatus4906]

Not long after taking office the Trump administration began working to dismantle the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, passed in 1918, which makes it illegal to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect migratory birds or their eggs or nests-or attempt to do so-without a permit.

[@tommackay7433]

Absolutely fantastic bird and bless all of you.

[@_nikkiknox2852]

OMG I live in Arlington off of 67th! Eagles have always meant a lot in my family. They were my dad's favorite and I'm convinced ever since he died, every time I see one that's him watching over me ❤

[@tessarix]

Nikki, that's wonderful! I'm 100% sure your dad is watching over you!

[@bennygarr5468]

What a beautiful creature, thank you for everything that you do to give these beautiful birds a chance

[@UnclePutte]

Eagles are surprisingly adaptive birds, considering how relaxed this previously wild specimen is with mr. Guidry.

[@tedsorge9148]

Wow! What a majestic girl! Thank you for saving her!😇🙏

[@jimakcelik6486]

She’s absolutely majestic very beautiful. Thanks for what you guys did for her.❤️

[@Linda-sq2ti]

Beautiful and majestic bird , the Eagle is our emblem of freedom .

[@Cooliostuff]

broken bones cant stop freedom

[@vambatgod547]

Well freedom better be able to pay the hospital bill.

[@Cooliostuff]

@@vambatgod547 in america, freedom doesnt mean free healthcare

[@soulkiss31]

Pretty girl!

[@BuzzKirill3D]

Also clever.

[@user-il7pl]

BuzzKill they move in herds, they do move in herds

[@dmotta2811]

Wow that’s amazing! Thank you for saving her. I can’t believe how tame she acts.

[@cod1mp]

This creature is majectic!

[@pablofernandez6850]

What I like most about this animal is the look of its eyes! 🔥💪

[@UnknownGamer52]

To have a bald eagle that close to you can really be the best moment of your life. Really amazing.

[@rbthesunsetloner]

Unknown Gamer Nico Nico Niiiiiiiii I'm sorry.

[@UnknownGamer52]

break_army_ Nico Nico Nii! I also see that Clannad wallpaper. The feels😢

[@rbthesunsetloner]

Unknown Gamer. Don't remind me. 😢

[@UnknownGamer52]

break_army_ I also just noticed that it's of when he gets her back😂 the real feels right there😭

[@elnosworld9893]

She's so beautiful thanks for everything you did for her and for the others as well

[@derekbaker777]

Bald Eagles are so beautiful and majestic.

[@thecaseclosedpikachufiles2446]

Not only that they also symbolize freedom and our country. And That is one of the biggest reasons why I’m so drawn to them

[@TylerInTraining]

Man this video was supreme quality for 2010, and still looks terrific today. Can't believe so much time has passed since then... what a gorgeous bird Freedom was. It makes me happy to see this memory preserved.

[@Stan4488]

I have experienced nothing that matches the reward of saving the life of an animal...and the stunning gratitude they, in their own fashion, will give you. They know what you've done.

[@9798angel]

What a gorgeous bird...she adores Jeff!!

[@followthesun2115]

I could stare at that magnificent creature for hours.

[@WanderingLoner1]

Ikr! It's so beautiful!

[@teresadownes2422]

I've seen a bald Eagle up close when I was a kid at a pet show and OMG IT it was like meeting Princess dianna

[@teresadownes2422]

it looked so magestic and beautiful and fierce all at once

[@kattytatty7266]

What a wonderful eagle and a wonderfully equal human being xx❤

[@132ChrissyJo]

She's just gorgeous! So majestic. ❤

[@anneswanson-di2id]

Indeed, l agree w/you like 💯%

[@annaberry8329]

She is beautiful!🥰🥰thank you so much for looking out for these majestic angels!...truly you are a solid soul!😁

[@whyg6703]

What a beautiful bird. Look at those eyes

[@philipsmith3084]

Thank you for saving this beautiful bird.

[@KoreanGamerGuy]

The symbol of freedom. What a spectacular scene.

[@Lunzie]

God outdid himself when He created the Bald Eagle!!!!!!!! They are beautiful, majestic Birds!!!!!!! Thank you Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gr8ape111]

God definitely didn't outdo himself when he created you though...

[@Laconic-ws4bz]

god and lord both wankers

[@bee-_-3380]

Eagles are so beautiful