At a time when the left gives us little reason to feel good about America, the majestic sight of a bald eagle still inspires folks and gives reason for their spirits to soar.
Especially when the bird of prey that has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 is spotted in an airport!
Travelers in North Carolina were surprised to see a massive bald eagle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The eagle is from the World Bird Sanctuary, named Clark, and was preparing to board a flight, according to the TSA.
“TSA officers are used to seeing an eagle on their uniform as they look over their shoulder, but I’m sure the team at @CLTAirport Checkpoint A did a double take when they saw a real one earlier this week,” read a tweet from TSA Southeast.
TSA officers are used to seeing an eagle on their uniform as they look over their shoulder, but I’m sure the team at @CLTAirport Checkpoint A did a double take when they saw a real one earlier this week. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/cxfbqyVok1
— TSA Southeast (@TSA_Southeast) August 25, 2022
In a follow-up tweet, the agency added: “Our special guest was Clark the Eagle with the World Bird Sanctuary, who decided to give his wings a break and fly commercial. His airline notified us and we screened him and his handler. Clark is trained to spread his wings, and even showed off a bit during screening.”
Our special guest was Clark the Eagle with the World Bird Sanctuary, who decided to give his wings a break and fly commercial. His airline notified us and we screened him and his handler. Clark is trained to spread his wings, and even showed off a bit during screening. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/SMkQAo65aQ
— TSA Southeast (@TSA_Southeast) August 25, 2022
Each airline has the discretion to decide what animals are permitted to fly with passengers in the cabin, according to the FAA’s website.
As for why Clark was out, his cage was being screened:
Woah! Our @TSA officers never know what they’ll encounter at security checkpoints. The Eagle (Clark) was out so officers could screen his cage. Clark is a trained eagle that works at various events across the country. 🦅 https://t.co/OLzzKgX1wz
— TSA_NewEngland (@TSA_NewEngland) August 25, 2022
A video shared online managed to capture just how striking an image the magnificent bird projected inside the airport:
Mans is out here bringing a bald eagle through TSA at CLT Douglas 😂🦅 pic.twitter.com/zQm0Mlt620
— Elijah Burke (@ElijahWhosoever) August 22, 2022
Here are a few other responses from Twitter:
America, heck yea! 🦅🇺🇸https://t.co/OIlgs6tt7n
— Christopher Jones (@JonesChrisA) August 25, 2022
Wow! What a majestic animal!
Incredible EAGLE 🦅 pic.twitter.com/SHy2lTznkM
— Leslie 💉🇺🇦💜🧡 🇺🇦 (@1oldmaid) August 25, 2022
Bald eagles are like our military men and women in service ! You when see up one close even they fly by you, you want to salute be to them!
— Razor Rod (@d_glover1) August 25, 2022
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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