Mr. President and The First Lady

When newly paired American bald eagles nested in a tulip poplar tree at the United States National Arboretum, the American Eagle Foundation partnered with the Department of Agriculture and the National Arboretum to launch the DC Eagle Cam Project. With 63 million views from 100 countries during 2016, the raptor parents known as Mr. President and The First Lady became an international sensation. Witness their charming family story through nest cam images and rare photographs captured around the nesting territory. See how the parents meet, get an inside view as their eggs hatch, and watch the eaglets amazing transformation from hatchlings to fledglings. The chronology of events includes facts about the physical and behavioral characteristics of this once-endangered species. Also get behind-the-scenes information about the DC Eagle Cam Project and learn how you can help. Learn about the American Eagle Foundation, an eagle named Challenger, and the National Arboretum. This family treasure is a must-have for bald eagle enthusiasts, nature lovers, and DC Eagle Cam fans.

“The story of bald eagle nesting pair Mr. President and The First Lady has captured the imagination and touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide. This special book provides unique photographs of this eagle family’s annual nesting activities via two live stream video cameras, which became an international news media and Internet sensation in 2016. Thanks to the American Eagle Foundation, our countrys iconic national bird is back in the forefront!

Jack Hanna
Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Host, Jack Hannas Into the Wild and Jack Hannas Wild Countdown[AuthorName]By Teena Ruark Gorrow and Photographs by Craig Koppie[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]In cooperation with the American Eagle Foundation, Teena Ruark Gorrow and Craig A. Koppie present the celebrated story of the bald eagle family featured on the dceaglecam.org. Gorrow, a college professor, lives on Marylands Eastern Shore with her husband. Koppie, a raptor biologist, lives near Annapolis with his family.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]300+ color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The DC Eagle Cam Project[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]300+ color images[/ColorPattern]