‘Freedom’ flight: Young eagle returns to nest after first fledge (Video)

WASHINGTON — It’s almost time to say goodbye to “Freedom” and “Liberty” — but not quite yet.

The young bald eagles at National Arboretum have reached the age. And on Sunday, 11-week-old Freedom reminded everyone of the inevitable .

But, as the American Eagle Foundation reports, Liberty rejoined her sibling and her parents, “Mr. President” and “The First Lady,” at around 3 p.m. Wednesday. The triumphant return was captured on live video and posted to the American Eagle Foundation’s .

What brought Freedom back? It appears a big fish captured by dad did the trick.

Freedom and Liberty have been stirring up attention ever since they hatched —.

Video: Freedom returns to the nest

Credit: Courtesy of American Eagle Foundation

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