U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Mollie Beattie Preparing to Release a Bald Eagle at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, June 30, 1994

Woman (FWS Director Mollie Beattie), center, holding a Bald Eagle under her arm, preparing to release it. About 10 people stand behind her and to the right side, with most of them taking photographs with cameras. Wooded area in the background.
Photo By/Credit

Steve Farrell

Date Shot/Created
06/30/1994
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Mollie Beattie (the first female director of the Service) Preparing to Release a Bald Eagle at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, June 30, 1994. The Bald Eagle had been given the name "Hope". The release was to mark the announcement that the Bald Eagle was no longer considered an endangered species.
Facility
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Subject tags
Birds
Directors (USFWS)
Endangered and/or Threatened species
History
Special events
Wildlife refuges
Wildlife restoration