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Golden Eagle, Master of the Sky, chasing two Magpies who were continually harassing him.

The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors. Beautiful gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck if you are lucky to get it back lit (waiting 5 hours in -19C)

It's very powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.

Golden Eagles are found throughout the northern hemisphere, from Japan to Russia, across Europe and in North America. Sometimes seen attacking large mammals, or fighting off coyotes or bears or birds in defense of its prey and young, the Golden Eagle has long inspired both reverence and fear.

A joy to watch and photograph this magnificent bird.

 

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Uploaded on March 9, 2025