In The Eagle's Eye
by Sandra Bronstein
Title
In The Eagle's Eye
Artist
Sandra Bronstein
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art Photography - Digital Art
Description
Golden Eagles use their extreme agility, speed and acute eyesight combined with extremely powerful talons to snatch up a variety of prey, including rabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, and large mammals such as foxes and young ungulates. They will also eat carrion if live prey is scarce, as well as reptiles. Birds, including large species up to the size of swans and cranes have also been recorded as prey over the years. For centuries, this species has been one of the most highly regarded birds used in falconry, with the Eurasian subspecies having been used to hunt and kill unnatural, dangerous prey such as Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in some native communities. Due to their hunting prowess, the Golden Eagle is regarded with great mystic reverence in some ancient, tribal cultures.To this day, it is illegal to take feathers from one of these powerful and mystical birds in certain parts of the country. Many native americans use the eagle symbol as totems and in their varied forms of artwork. It is also often referred to as a raptor with a wing span up to 7 feet. A golden eagle is monogomous and may elect to stay together for life. They reside in cliffs, high trees or even manmade objects such as telephone poles where they build enormous nests which may be used for many consecutive years.
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March 31st, 2013
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