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Help Us Name Our Newest Eagle
Bernheim began tracking eastern golden eagles using solar-powered trackers more than 7 years ago. This ongoing research project informs the Eastern Golden Eagle Recovery Plan, a collaboration of dozens of scientists and organizations.
Read more about this new male golden eagle and how he relates to Athena, a female golden eagle tracked by Bernheim since 2019. Explore more about birds at Bernheim.
Bernheim has narrowed the choices to three potential names, each rooted in either history, mythology, or literature. The public is invited to vote for their favorite.
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Three Potential Names
Atlas
Pronunciation: AT-ləs
In Greek mythology, Atlas was the Titan condemned to hold up the sky, symbolizing endurance, strength, and the bearer of burden. It’s a fitting name for a migratory apex predator that carries a transmitter to further our understanding of golden eagles.
Eldred
Pronunciation: EL-dred
From the early tribes of Britain, meaning an old counsel or wise advisor. The name evokes wisdom, experience, and steadiness. These traits are often associated with mature golden eagles, especially those that partner with Athena to hold winter territory.
Gwaihir
Pronunciation: GWY-heer
Named after the great eagle from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gwaihir is known as “the Windlord,” swift, noble, and fiercely loyal as a literary symbol of freedom and heroic rescues.
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Vote For Your Favorite Eagle Name
Help Bernheim name the newly tagged, male golden eagle. Use the dropdown menu below to select your favorite name and submit the form. Voting will close on March 15, 2026. The winning name will be announced in our e-newsletter and on social media.