Alaska Raptor Center Sitka Bald Eagle

[@ij1376]

"She's feeling a little bit nervous." _"I am Freedom, mortal."_ "Here's some salmon." _"Fuck, I love salmon."_

[@ButtteredToast]

HAHAHA

[@zooted_zack5538]

Bro this got me 😂

[@lorlorashlee3262]

This is so funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 everyone has a weakness !

[@dubz5149]

Totally read this using Thor's voice.

[@ejahello4223]

F bomb?

[@idkwtf2makemyusername104]

I cant even imagine what it must be like to be that close to something so absolutely beautiful and majestic. ❤

[@MC23-l9i]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BIRD!!! BEAUTIFUL.

[@tcwd3760]

She wanted a little reassuring hug at first😊

[@KevinnAlex]

That symbol of freedom just screams POWERFUL

[@likykishere]

It looks like she gave her a hug 🤗

[@DreamsongsProductions]

Beautiful bird.,..and big!

[@dawncheriewoodworth3449]

I live about 10 minutes south of Lake Michigan, and we've been seeing eagles here the last few years. I grew up sailing with my parents on the lake and never saw one there before. I spent a couple of years in Anchorage and miss how many I used to see there. So glad they've come back to the lake.

[@blt4239]

She is an amazing animal. Wow.

[@lovelyni-ki05]

Hiii! It was so nice to find this video cause I always wanted to know what you have to study to work in what you work. I hope you see this😭

[@BlackTBlueJeans]

Wow the size 😮 beautiful bird ❤

[@AllenPortman]

Beautiful animal!!!

[@adamwilson1691]

thats a cool pokemon

[@Sleep_Apnea]

Beautiful bird

[@stev1127]

Great name. Spirit

[@raphaelgonzalez7708]

I've seen one before they grow way bigger than that .

[@Clearview718]

What an absolute unit

[@JusCJay]

Yea, the bird is really stunning too😅

[@209er2]

Unit?

[@camelnut7014]

@@JusCJay😂

[@ConniRandwulf]

In the 80's, being called a unit was a real offense.

[@tyrlant2189]

What a worthless undignified cobbled together avain shitshow

[@ParsleyWizard127.]

"Spirit's feeling a little bit nervous" Spirit: 😤

[@honeysoda]

spirit: 🇺🇸 🦅🦅🛢️🛢️🛢️

[@FriendlyYouTubeCrusader]

@@honeysoda don’t forget the ”💥🔫”

[@furiousbro4685]

​@@honeysoda You forgot the legendary 🏳️‍🌈

[@jessp8238]

@@honeysodaDon’t forget the absolutely terrifying cryptids as well 😂🦍💀👻🛸

[@poixses_]

@@furiousbro4685what?? lgbtq exists everywhere my guy. dont know what u were tryna do with that statement 💀.

[@monocon0]

Bald eagles look so bad ass and majestic at the same time

[@jasonsmith2439]

Even better when you get to see them in the wild

[@missym2531]

If I see one in the wild, I'm running for my life 😂 I'm gonna be lunch ​@@jasonsmith2439

[@KatholikoPharorah]

​@@jasonsmith2439 fr this size of the bigger ones is insane

[@bonbonpony]

Until they make a sound :J

[@singingwolf8997]

And then they get on the ground and look like someone who just stepped in dog poop while barefoot and is looking for somewhere to wipe it.

[@trashpanda314]

When I was stationed in Alaska I used to go sit by Eagle River and watch them fish. Seeing a bald eagle dive out of the sky and pluck a 20 pound salmon out of the water is probably the coolest thing ever.

[@shannoninalaska]

I live in Eagle River, AK. Where did you go to sit and watch this? Was it Eagle River or another place nearby?

[@trashpanda314]

@@shannoninalaska East Eagle River Loop rd to the Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead. Take the Lower Eagle River Trail along the river and look for birds. I didn’t see them everytime I went out there, but I definitely saw them frequently.

[@shannoninalaska]

​​@@trashpanda314thank you!! I will have to go next summer and see if I can catch them fishing ❤ that is literally down the road from me across Briggs Bridge.

[@indicus9075]

A great place to see it is down in kenai, thousands of eagles catching millions of fish is one of the most american sights

[@zbruh7268]

My dad owns a trout farm and we watch them pluck trout out of the pond all the time. Only thing allowed to take for free without consequences lol

[@definitelygryffindor]

I see Bald Eagles where I live on occasion and their size is incredible. You can see one clearly in a field from quite a distance. They are beautiful birds.

[@tanith117]

Yeah, my folks live near a lake where a pair nests and they are gorgeous, I was lucky enough to see on take off from near by walking out the door, spooking it. Startled me with how big the wing stands was.

[@mysocksarewet]

And I thought wedge tailed eagles were huge. It was like half the size of me when I was a kid.

[@ImBetterThanYouHoe]

Golden eagles are better

[@teriake4180]

i have white bellied sea eagles

[@garrosh9215]

@@tanith117 big bear :)

[@necktye1315]

Alsaka Raptor Center sounds badass as hell

[@Borntobebjorn]

Arc

[@wickedweavile4612]

Even got a cool-sounding acronym

[@wayababaya]

right

[@Akbonana]

As an Alaskan how did I not know this place existed-

[@freshrosemary]

Also the American bald eagle foundation is in Alaska

[@commerce-usa]

The immediate head turn for the word salmon was perfect. Spirit is such a great name for her. There is such a beautiful connection between the birds and handlers at your center.

[@jahames_gsuye1606]

It’s adorable but me being a bird know it the bird could see the salmon with their eyes since they have nearly 360 vision I believe

[@jordaneggerman4734]

​@@jahames_gsuye1606yeah, literally 350°...ridiculous...

[@Gir-Riff-raffe]

I had to rewatch. 😄she was like a huh? Hail yeah! Y’all KNOW I want that slammin salmon.

[@GRAFRU68]

Named after the mighty Spirit airlines

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

I couldn't agree more. I wish she could fly free !❤❤❤

[@SGlenn97]

Wow, it never ceases to amaze me how far their wings extend. Beautiful animals!

[@Creampuffization]

The wild thing is eagles are actually on the smaller side of the raptor family.

[@thespot5722]

​@@Creampuffizationnot technically there still big just not the biggest

[@vanessaa4137]

Ik i loveeee car rides somewhere far cus then i get to see big birds in the sky

[@realtruth1448]

@@Creampuffization8FT wingspan weigh up to 13 pounds is definitely not “small” by any means...

[@Creampuffization]

@@realtruth1448 they're smaller compared to other raptors. Bald eagles aren't even in the top 10 largest raptors.

[@ivydinosaur]

I've never seen one next to a human- it really makes you appreciate how HUGE they are and their wingspan!!! What a gorgeous creature. I love you Spirit!

[@DuskLegend]

I thought it looked pretty small

[@xavierjones9777]

If you see them in person they are Giant. I've seen a hawk and they are hugge now imagine if I would of seen a eagle

[@urekmazino6800]

​@@xavierjones9777I used to see them flying all around Tampa Bay but now it's rare to see em 😢

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@xavierjones9777 ... Fix your English.

[@bryanjess4552]

They are all over where I live in winter. Freaking gigantic birds.

[@deliaburdeyney4593]

was working in Sitka and half the town came out to watch a fully recuperated eagle released by the raptor center back in 95. Amazing to witness

[@charlenegray9526]

What a MAJESTIC looking beauty!!!!😵😵😵

[@MlniMir]

And the bird is also cool😊

[@magentawool2556]

​@@MlniMirayyy hell yeah hell yeah

[@gruntopolouski5919]

One beauty and one fish thief. You decide which is which.

[@anonymous.tiramisu]

​@@MlniMirahahah

[@PedroSimoes-sp7ln]

It's very majestic... I don't know what's going on here ,but I hope the beautiful bird will be free...

[@emilyflowers9454]

That stick support is definitely needed. That bird looks heavy!

[@livingdeadgirl888]

Def. more for Sophie❤ She is so connected.

[@VaultWeasel]

and that kung fu grip it has on her arm.

[@electrovplat1474]

Birds are actually incredibly light they have hollow bones

[@alexiakawa5040]

@@electrovplat1474 it still has meat

[@electrovplat1474]

@@alexiakawa5040 look it up eagles weigh less than 15 lbs typically

[@megraelyn3220]

The trainer is so composed and kind to this majestic animal 🥹

[@nomoregunsinthevalley]

I know it makes me so glad :):)

[@DrummerJacob]

Why wouldn't she be

[@Marcus_MG42]

She has to. Otherwise she wouldn't be having her eyes in the first place.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

I think she likes me. I think we could be good friends.

[@dongiano]

​@@DrummerJacobbecause lots of people aren't kind to animals, even if they're experts..?

[@TreyHusted]

The wing around her shoulder was the best!! Best pals!!!

[@bristratostar7908]

Spirit is the perfect name for such a majestic and astonishing winged creature ❤

[@shadowstar8619]

Also a small movie reference

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

Soooo original

[@boltunknown231]

@@thedarkgreenvanmanwhat are you named after, your vehicle that you snatch kids from? 😂

[@ThatDudeDeven]

She’s named after the airline.

[@rajeshkoothrapali3489]

as a non-american, i must confess that these are truly the most majestic creatures

[@tarynsagecopeland5894]

They absolutely love trash cans. Couldnt tell you why

[@fey_dragon]

Until they open their mouths. They sound like seagulls. A fairly accurate metaphor actually

[@cowpokesolo]

​@@fey_dragonNever thought of it like that before. 😂

[@literallynobody9769]

Where do you live? Bet there are many beautiful birds wherever it is!

[@SquinkyEXE]

Why do people feel the need to point out they're not American if they like something from here. Like I would never say "As a non African I can admit that Lions look pretty cool". Like are you supposed to dislike things based on their country of origin just because you aren't from there?

[@dannywalker8002]

I hung out with a random hawk once. It let me get close enough to pet it. Opened its wings wide and just walked around me. We chilled for about 15 mins before it flew off. Still have no idea why it was so trusting but made for a great memory.

[@Nerotheraccoon]

Untrue

[@Nerotheraccoon]

Pics or it didn't happen

[@dannywalker8002]

@jamescook7094 lol, what would be gained by lying? To fool those 28 people 😂 ok.

[@spacially]

@@Nerotheraccoonmate crazily enough, not everyone on the internet is a liar. you’d be astounded at the crazy amount of things that happen in mundane regular parts of life, and not everyone whips out a camera to record every part of their life. if this is something so unbelievable to you, you’d be shocked if you studied some history.

[@offbranddorito9668]

@@dannywalker8002james has trust issues

[@heartofearthcrystals]

The way she holds her wing over the handler as if to say “No worries I got us!” 😂❤😮

[@bryanbarrios836]

Lol...couldn't just let them be happy with what they thought.

[@bryanbarrios836]

@austinnighteyes1900... I didn't take offended.. if I was offended i wouldn't have started out Lol... so I guess I paid more attention than you did.

[@bryanbarrios836]

@austinnighteyes1900 ...your attempt at insults is kinda lame, can you atleast put forth some effort so it doesn't seem like responding to you is a waste of time please?

[@Zrelix]

​@austinnighteyes1900 stop being mad and find peace brother. Fighting online will not bring you any joy

[@Spartan_Jackal]

@austinnighteyes1900 who shit in your cheerios?

[@friotaiocht101]

I can't say it enough... just a beautiful eagle....

[@aunt_b3365]

Agreed ❤

[@anthony8241]

Whole lot of freedom on that perch

[@GreatwhiteShark88]

No you can’t say it enough, keep saying it 2000 times😂😂

[@andrewut7ya511]

You only said it once, and that seems like enough.

[@monke235]

666 likes bad number, gotta change it

[@brad741]

I watched 3 generation of bald eagles grow up. Too surreal, majestic animals.

[@uptown215]

No you didn't

[@MrLoverman136]

Wtf is surreal about it jackass?

[@MichelleJ1822]

I love how the wing is over her neck like a person would put their arm around somebody. These two definitely have a special bond. And what an incredibly beautiful bird! So glad they’re finally protected.

[@ghostacola5113]

What do you mean "finally" protected? They've been protected since 1940... That was more than 80 years ago.

[@MichelleJ1822]

@@ghostacola5113 i know it’s not terribly recently, but in the scheme of things it is

[@WrDsliestIstDf]

stop humanizing animals. it was not hugging her, it simply could not fold in its wing because she was in the way. Also the fact this bird is able to understand it will get food when it behaves in certain ways is not "bonding"

[@tylergendron4707]

Thank you sir. Life isn't a damn disney movie. ​@@WrDsliestIstDf

[@braria9855]

@@WrDsliestIstDf Falconry is a culural heritage in several countries including mine, and I invite you to come interact with our smaller birds! 😂 While we do say birds will never be "tamed" and it's pretty much fully voluntary from their part I guarantee there are things this handling lady will do correct and thus it's possible to say there is a bond.

[@kimeverhart6253]

I can’t even imagine being this close to majesty!! Unbelievable beauty, power and instinct!!

[@AggressiveSpaghetti]

it's a bird....

[@frikisaurio]

​@@AggressiveSpaghetti a cool bird...

[@frromajr]

​@@AggressiveSpaghettiA National and Protected Bird...

[@iheartsuki]

@@AggressiveSpaghettia sick ass bird thats fs

[@ctrlaltwalrus3500]

Yeah and the bird is cool too

[@Kaprinskie]

Everyone’s talking about Spirit but, can we talk about how nonchalant the handler was throughout the ENTIRE situation. 🤜🏾 perfect for the job beautiful!!

[@jaymethodus3421]

This lady is gangster af. I actually didn’t want this short to end

[@hellohaveaniceday2705]

Videos like this make me feel that burning passion to love all animals and maybe become one of the people in a video about informing people about an animal. Like animals are so cool!

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

Same! I want to see the entire thing!

[@hussnainali6674]

​@@TheKatarinaGiselle🎉😂❤👅💕💘🌹💔👅🖕💕😂💅🏀💽🖲️📟📞🪙📱;⁠)8⁠-⁠)

[@briankissel7661]

Definition of “gangster”, “a member of a gang of violent criminals”. Unlearn the hop-hip “music” and silly cultural use of this derogatory term.

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

@@briankissel7661 in the 1970’s it lost the last ‘r’ and became a term of approval for tough, confrontational style. In the late 90s-2010’s it slowly became a term used for anybody tough, determined, and badass- both just in their confrontational style or how they associate with others, but in their work ethic and at times when they execute something most people wouldn’t expect of them. It is used since the 2010’s similarly , but even more loosely (basically the requirements have hit the floor). Obviously gangster isn’t a term we should be glamorizing or making it sound “cool” because thousands of people die, often much too young, due to gang violence. And certain words really shouldn’t lose their original meaning when it is still actively ongoing- in this case the gang lifestyle and criminal activities. Just pointing out the history of how the word has evolved within terminology of societal norms over time.

[@RaccAttack77]

I always forget just how big they are. Absolutely gorgeous bird!

[@msbronzegoddess3166]

Absolutely beautiful 🕊️

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

I have not forgotten how big eagles are since I was little and got ahold of the guide to birds we had. Yeah, not thrilled.

[@shawnna1398]

Yea there big but you never realize how big there nest actually are until you see a person in them I saw a video of a 6 foot 5 inch tall man lay on his back fully stretched out and then get A FUCKING BONER ON A LIVE EAGLE CAM BROOO

[@hermitwatcher8997]

The perfect job doesn’t exi…..

[@lorisouza4664]

I know..I cud do this.Major bird person.Had many parrots,love the big birds.Crows are my fav.I want this girl's job.haha

[@ShyVelociraptor]

speaking of which what is this job? ornithologist? falconier? something else?

[@florpleborp2275]

@@ShyVelociraptorAnd how do I get there? Where do I start? 😂

[@dinodare1605]

​@@ShyVelociraptor She's probably an ambassador animal trainer, which would mean she's responsible for caring for and training ambassador animals like this to make them comfortable for these types of shows. She's also obviously in charge of putting on said shows.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@ShyVelociraptor ... Animal preservationist and good will ambassador.

[@isocore7793]

I love how she talks sweetly to Spirit and praises her and then transitions seamlessly to her public speaking voice

[@sarah.s.flanagan]

I did volunteer work with a raptor rehab when I was a teen and I mostly handled mid-size birds like redtails and barn owls but they get heavy after 10 minutes or so. That prop stick for her arm is smart as hell

[@jeste4187]

Why not just have some aparatus on your shoulder for it to perch on?

[@wordnado9788]

I’ve never touched a bird like that but what you said makes sense. I get tired without a 10lbs+ creature on my arm

[@jeste4187]

@@wordnado9788 I dunno I’m not a typical body type as I left weights and am very wide with my shoulders and big. I do a lot of weighted training too for boxing. I think I could tolerate having this guy on my shoulder for a while longer than most but I would absolutely need something for those big talons to dig into.

[@rickymarino1208]

yeah nah not next to my jagular they wont be .​@jeste4187

[@makadoodledoo]

@@jeste4187 too close to the neck bc of their talons if they accidentaly poke you

[@Roguescienceguy]

The eagle throwing her wing over her like she my b...h😂

[@WhitneyDahlin]

I'm nervous for the handler having long hair around this bird! It just seems like it would be so easy for a bird to get their claw tangled in your long hair and freak out and scalp you by accident. That's what happened to this one lady at the beach a couple years ago. She was just chillin at the beach and the seagulls started swooping at her to try to get some food and its claws got tangled in her hair and it freaked out and ripped her scalp right off.

[@hellolamb1391]

Fr tho 😂 You do not own the bird the bird owns you

[@4yourEyezTV]

😂😂😂

[@anniegreenwind971]

@@WhitneyDahlin how was it strong enough to rip her scalp off? Maybe ripped a piece of her hair out but not her entire scalp.

[@WhitneyDahlin]

@@anniegreenwind971 idk but it did! It wasn't like her entire scalp but yeah it ripped out quite a bit of her scalp and hair right above her forehead. Her skin came with the hair I can't post a link but just Google it and it should come up

[@theupsndowns8161]

Growing up in Maine I saw only 1. Now they’re hanging out like every day. Amazing comeback.

[@ka6hi]

lovely to hear this in contrast to nature always disappearing

[@Kingsley_Shat]

Here in central Mass it seems like there's a nest for every couple of ponds this year.

[@bodyofhope]

A lot of things are coming back recently.

[@john-paulsilke893]

You should see the Vancouver City dump. They are absolutely everywhere, ripping open garbage badges and eating trash and rats as well as the occasional seagull that gets too close. Such noble creatures. Three nests within eye sight of my house, (I can only see two except in the winter when the foliage is thinner).

[@beefnacos6258]

Good

[@seraph1el_]

eagles are seriously some of the most stunning animals. she's absolutely gorgeous!

[@renamartin1387]

And to think, the symbol of America was almost the turkey 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@SethKolbePrefect]

@@renamartin1387would’ve been more appropriate since all Americans do is eat.

[@Brookeboukater]

@@SethKolbePrefectyou should recheck lol 😂 but good one

[@robertramirez2076]

What a gorgeous and noble bird!!!

[@HK00088]

Yeah Sophie’s beautiful 🤩

[@Talonflamez]

Look at that absolute unit of a bird

[@cristiancastellari8057]

Se è grossa non c'è la farei io mi fa paura 😢😢😢

[@sirociper]

Yes it absolutely is a bird. You get a cookie. But no need to identity it as a unit. Are you planning on using it in a recipe or something? One unit of bird. Makes you sound dumb. Sorry but I need to take your cookie away now. Run along and play with the other spaz kids.

[@shaneburham5035]

Eagle are so majestic. I live in East Stroudsburg, Pa and we have so many birds along the Delaware River. We kayak and camp along the river and I had the privilege of seeing 2 eagles locking talons.

[@beateengelhardt8064]

Ich hatte das Glück, ca. 5 Mäusebussarde bei uns in Deutschland bei der Jagd im Freien zu beobachten. Diese erreichen bei weitem lediglich die Hälfte seiner Körpergröße. Raubvögel sind so majestätisch und schützenswert.😊.

[@magentawool2556]

They are NOT majestic, man. They thrive in florida, and do you know their favorite place to "hunt"? The dump. They go eat dead things that turn up at the dump.

[@doubleutubefan5]

I'm out of Willow Grove, PA! Hello neighbor!

[@cdd4248]

I love that you used the word privilege- I feel such privilege when I see beautiful birds in the wild.

[@shaneburham5035]

​@@cdd4248It was very exciting to see that happen. The recovery of these bird is nothing short of spectacular and amazing here in the Pocono Mountains. They are so resilient and animals and I am so happy I get to see them. I just have to make sure my cat doesn't go outside lol. We had a barred owl that clear the area of cats we had and squirrels.

[@DvnFrnd4878]

Native Alaskan here💖 Have lived in Sitka, Juneau, Homer all places where there's lots of these gorgeous mighty Eagles. Even though I'm loving living in Arizona now, this definitely makes me homesick 💯🤗💞

[@DPonce-he9ee]

How are you even alive? I’m from California and drove through Arizona for barely a second and was sweating bullets.

[@gremlinsforever]

Wow from one extreme to the other

[@asiberiantiger188]

​@@DPonce-he9eeair conditioning

[@robertinverarity8956]

Hi I lived in s.alaska Hyder area mid 80's .

[@_.359]

​@@robertinverarity8956you live in the northern part of arizona

[@WickedWoden]

Eagles have generational nests, meaning their children often take up residence in the nest they were raised in, or makes a new nest in the same general area. We're lucky enough to have a pair that live on our property, that we assume are the children or grandchildren of the eagles that lived here when my grandparents did. Truly one of the most magnificent creatures in the world, one look at them and you can understand why our forefathers chose this bird as our national symbol, and why native americans revered them so much.

[@SponsorShort]

Or maybe you live on their property, when your great-great-grandparents were still living in Europe,and Russians still hadn't come to Alaska, but that nest was occupied by eagles

[@ruthiemcphee-grib5408]

Beautiful. I want your job.

[@babablacksheep5914]

​@@SponsorShortThat's fair. Wildlife are the actual native Americans.

[@llollyph3908]

I just loved your story. ❤

[@pessimisticprofessorfarnsw3241]

And Jefferson wanted the turkey.

[@Ali-nx8gh]

Of course she's nervous, you've imprisoned her. FREEEEDOM!! 🦅

[@micaellamcelmurry7390]

Wraps her wing around your shoulder. So cute 🩷

[@josejr.7191]

So beautiful. What an amazing bird!

[@williambray7784]

Agreed, that's why they are the symbol of America?

[@m-possible1173]

I love how Spirit has one wing gently resting around her caretaker's shoulder.🥰😍❤️ she must be a really sweet bird!

[@Rattlsnke]

Well trained. She explained why the wings were up in the beginning. Because the bird is upset. I think that one kinda just got stuck.

[@allylou5151]

Like she's given her a hug

[@gloobery]

@@Rattlsnkegoes to show how people love making their own narrative even when given straight facts 😅

[@mobiusflammel9372]

@@gloobery it is kinda incredible how consistently people project onto animals.

[@anonymousalien7417]

​@@RattlsnkeYeah, my chickens do that all the time, if one of their wings presses against my arm/chest they have trouble retracting it back

[@MrGriff305-j7s]

Gorgeous bird.. Merica 🇺🇸

[@michaelknapp8961]

I live in Beaverton Oregon and I’ve been seeing them more and more these days. What a treat it is to see them in the wild!!!

[@frankcox1840]

See a lot in Illinois

[@tig50]

Beaverton Oregon is the wild?

[@AaaaNinja]

@@tig50 What are you asking?

[@LoboBrasileiro1]

There are over 300,000 Bald Eagles now. They bounced back. You can see them more often now.

[@JorgensZelda]

I saw a pair when I was in Beaverton this past June. It was a gorgeous sight! Can’t wait to go back and take in some more sights.

[@DMNSAV]

This place is unforgettable. Definitely recommend it if you’re on an Alaskan cruise.

[@charlottemakeuplover1012]

I second that! And the bear one was fun for me.

[@speezbarbarino1609]

Such a magnificent creature! Eagles are not only beautiful, but also majestic! Need to always respect them!

[@Mystic-j41776]

“She’s a little bit nervous” The Eagle: 🇺🇸🎆🔥

[@death_knell]

Bald eagles are so beautiful and majestic!

[@bonbonpony]

But they scream like a sissy girl :J

[@Fennic-Fox-Games]

Aww the eagle wrapped its wing around her!

[@fredjackson4498]

That is love thank you

[@rlynn8249]

@@fredjackson4498no??? No it’s not?? She literally just said it’s a bate, and it means the eagle is nervous. How the hell do you manage to anthropormorphize something that she JUST FRICKING EXPLAINED??? I can’t stand people 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@rlynn8249]

No it didn’t 😫😫😫 omfg, she just explained ittttttt 🤦🏼‍♀️ when the eagle spread its wings, which she explained is a bate, her shoulder was in the way and so it left the one wing out. It wasn’t wrapping its wing around her, it was being an eagle 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@foxyalchemist8271]

​@@rlynn8249💀💀💀

[@1ch190]

Jesus bless star spangled freedom

[@bloodofchristjesuscoversme1878]

I like how Spirit's right wing was over Sophia's back like, "ill protect you even though im the one nervous" and seem a little offended when she flicked her wing away 😅

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

I noticed that as well. Very protective

[@humblehombre9904]

It is amazing to me, how ridiculous people can get, placing words and thoughts with stunted imagination, into the the mouths of creatures like they were bloody cartoons.

[@WIGGlNS]

How do you people come up with this stuff. It’s not a dog, it has no instinct to protect anything but itself

[@anonymousperson9735]

​@@humblehombre9904 Grown adults stuck in their childhood. They walk amongst us.

[@jonathanwells223]

@@anonymousperson9735 among us! 😳

[@thexpat]

I just saw one fly over the water behind my house carrying a fish about 20 mins ago. I love seeing them

[@rickymarino1208]

so lucky, so majestic

[@joedemarco661]

So very envious to have a job working with such beautiful birds. Spirit is magnificent.

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

*enviable

[@vickysikora3394]

She's spectacular! Sophie, you're a blessed young woman to be working with these amazing raptors!

[@mayganphynix8267]

I love how similar birds are to dinosaurs❤️

[@John-pk3oh]

​@@mayganphynix8267NOT EVEN CLOSE !!!

[@mayganphynix8267]

@@John-pk3oh lol I said similar. Not exactly like them obviously.

[@AndreaInWonderland]

@@John-pk3ohdid you know that birds are descended from dinosaurs? Im pretty sure that’s what she meant.

[@jaydenking7408]

Honestly im most impressed with her public speaking skills shes so chill and clear i could never 😭👍

[@optination6969]

thats why your not doing her job jayden thats the same reason your not laying bricks. these are skills jayden, skills, things you will never have

[@fruitytarian]

​@@optination6969😂😂💀

[@seapunkangel]

​@@optination6969what a negative and nihilistic comment

[@piyushsharma5137]

Me too

[@ArniesTech]

@@optination6969wrong. It's because she is used to do it. Probably doing speeches day in day out.

[@juskym]

I so love that they are our official mascot. I just wish we could live up to their beauty and majesty.

[@shannon3944]

💯😭🇺🇸💙💯🤟

[@kimeverhart6253]

I wish, we as a people, could live up to their beauty, majesty and honor as well. Wouldn’t our country be so incredible?!!♥️🇺🇸🦅

[@korinshorts3121]

Thats great, not just the bird skill but the presentation and people skills are so amazing

[@angela799]

Bald Eagles are spectacularly beautiful and regal creatures. I feel honored that they serve as our national symbol.

[@austin33785]

They were seenas scavengers and in a similar light to vultures before they became the national bird.

[@darthkage2163]

​@austin33785 you know your national symbol was about to be Turkey

[@iamchillydogg]

​@@darthkage2163 Have you ever tried to sneak up on a turkey?

[@ironbomb6753]

The Bald Eagle is still a noble and special animal, despite what almost was. If that bird doesn't stir you on the inside, even a little bit, well....

[@austin33785]

I think they represent Americans well. Pradatory, scavengers.

[@WILD360_]

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[@nunya8903]

I love how the eagle puts its wing around her. It made it feel safer. 💜.

[@mroman2203]

The algorithm wanted to make me feels nostalgic today. I lived in Sitka growing up and my family brought a few injured eagles to the raptor center. People who haven't been to southeast Alaska couldn't imagine the number of eagles we have. You can find up to 20 sitting in a single tree in the summer.

[@tigershenanigans6878]

Very noble of you ❤❤❤ Think about the ones that you have helped. It is easy to feel overwhelmed where there are a lot of injured animals.

[@ArmaniBeck]

Wow! I had no idea they were that abundant! Very cool. Thank you for helping them.

[@malindarayallen]

The way Spirit sheltered her with her wing. So protective of her human friend.🪽

[@VoodooV1]

yeah not so much

[@annhitchcock3093]

So beautiful! We have quite a few in Florida. In the wildlife center near my home, there is a female named “ Searge”. I got to see her taking a bath one day. She was making cute little squeaks the whole time.

[@jonrico924]

That is a majestically beautiful bird 🦅

[@mrbill4499]

I totally get why they're our national bird...beautiful and majestic with the "yeah, I'm that one you don't wanna fuck with" attitude...🇺🇸

[@davidwillis2753]

Wow the sheer massiveness of this bird is breathtaking...

[@UncleRico805]

Her and peacemaker still to this day are the only 2 humans to get hugged by an eagle.

[@marchail8587]

I'm totally jealous, I'm not in a place to reach out to the lovely bird "Spirit," but as an alaskan 😅 I'm nervous to try without Sophia 😊

[@windermere2330]

I love watching those Bald eagle live cams on KZbin. Made me appreciate these beautiful animals even more!

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

Bird literally put an arm around her. That's next level trust and friendship.

[@machinesdeguerre]

There is something positively odd/special seeing this young lady holding such a majestic bird right there in front of people...Friendly eagle too my brain is saying..Woah!...very cool to see with the wings open!!! Cheers!!!

[@SheilaFernandez-is2zn]

Spirit is absolutely beautiful! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ananyaghosal239]

Now that’s called MAGNIFICENT ❤

[@newflesh666]

i always forget how large these eagles are, just huge and majestic

[@Lunzie]

We used to have a houseboat on a lake in Tennessee and 2 Eagles would sit in a tree behind our houseboat, and I would watch them for hours!!!!!! One day I was laying out in the sun on a raft in the lake and an Eagle flew over our houseboat after some ducklings that were in front of us!!!!! We had a 16 ft wide houseboat and that Eagle’s wingspan was that wide or more!!!!!!!! If you have never seen a Eagle in person, you haven’t lived!!!!!!!

[@uptown215]

​@@Lunzie🧢

[@TrishC5280]

Eagles are glorious birds!! Seeing one in real life is such a blessing 🦅🦅🦅

[@joannestealey4482]

A beautiful bird

[@micahsomers5934]

You’re precious Spirit. Your dignity is in tact my dear Eagle, never fear.

[@marsac9892]

Just the presence of that magnificent raptor takes full charge of your senses. She's beautiful 😍

[@turtlemanturtle5664]

One of the most beautiful animals ever, freedom incarnate here

[@whirled_peas]

I mean it’s domesticated, it’s a symbol of the literal opposite of freedom.

[@GenericDan]

​@@whirled_peasNot domesticated. That takes hundreds of years. Also it is most likely a rescued ambassador. Edit: Holy crap, my typos.

[@identifiesas65.wheresmyche95]

​@@whirled_peasshhh, you're gonna wake them up bro

[@LeoTheYuty]

@@whirled_peas she's there by choice

[@palerider964]

What an absolutely beautiful bird!!❤ I'm so glad it's our national symbol!!🇺🇲

[@elessartelcontar9415]

Benjamin Franklin didn't want an eagle for our nation's symbol as many very repressive European countries had eagles for their symbol. He wanted the turkey to be our symbol. He was voted down. As tasty as turkeys are they're not nearly as majestic as a bald eagle.

[@shannonly23]

I live in the twin cities in Minnesota which as many know, we got lakes and rivers out the yin yang, we have SO MANY bald eagles in our skies even in the cities. So very blessed to share our world with these dinosaurs.

[@valb1370]

i went here in 2011 and it changed my life. avians are such beautiful creatures

[@El3mental1]

I’m lucky enough to know where a family of bald eagles live & hangout, so I’m able to watch bald eagles catch fish from rivers on a consistent basis. During the winter season these HUGE majestic birds standout like a sore thumb among the dead trees, they’re so damn cool.

[@siiiiiuu7]

I get the chills even seeing them in videos. Something about them. Can't imagine getting to see them in-person regularly. Very cool

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

I love how they always look furious but she put her wing round your shoulder and even though it was mostly cos it was in the way, it didn't really bother her even though she knew it wasn't stowed quite right and when you just touched the leading edge, it just tucked in....❤

[@mimsnshine]

Another one of God's miracles....she is incredibly beautiful.

[@gabrielagaleazzi4716]

Our beautiful and very proud Eagle!!! ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lillynordicpale]

Very nice symbol. Happy for you! 🦅

[@richardblayneamerican8149]

What a perfect specimen that eagle is. Gorgeous. Love eagles!!!

[@MarkVasquez-ke8rf]

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