Eagle takes down small deer pics

[Phil502]

Smithsonian Magazine had an article on the Golden eagle taking down a small deer in Russia, has 3 pics.


The Deadly and Devious Golden Eagle | Science | Smithsonian

 

[mkgr22]

That's impressive!! Thanks for sharing, Phil.

Sucks to be lower in the food chain.

 

[Mackey]

Nice find. But I'm wondering what study they have to make the claim that "lead shot" in carcasses that they eat are a danger to them. Their Anti-hunter sentiment is showing.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

hunting wild goats in spain

[video=youtube_share;VklTs-Tid_I]http://youtu.be/VklTs-Tid_I[/video]

 

[irishanimal917]

Thanks for sharing Phil, those are amazing pics as well as a good read. Awesome video hoosierdaddy, I knew they were powerful birds of prey but had no idea they were able to do that.

 

[shooter521]

Don't have to go to Russia to find Golden Eagles; I took these pics right here in Indiana!

 

[Hoosier8]

If I remember correctly those eagle/deer shots were taken with a trail cam.

 

[dtkw]

Very impressive, I always like the eagles, when I was in Alaska, I saw a Bald Eagle and it was a great sight. Now the Golden Eagle seem to be bigger than the Bald Eagle.

 

[Cpt Caveman]

The deer in the first post looked like there was something wrong with its back end.

 

[dmarsh8]

hunting wild goats in spain

[video=youtube_share;VklTs-Tid_I]http://youtu.be/VklTs-Tid_I[/video]

holy crap those things are strong!

 

[lava dog 1/3]

There are eagle hunters in Mongolia or somewhere like that, hunts wolves with them. Youtube has some vids. Now that's impressive predator vs. predator. The wolves run for their life. Just like every other pack hunter, without the pack easier prey.

 

[shooter521]

The deer in the first post looked like there was something wrong with its back end.

Yes, there was an eagle attached to it.

There are eagle hunters in Mongolia or somewhere like that, hunts wolves with them.

Yep. Eddie Brochin, a falconer from right here in Indiana, lived with them for several months and made a documentary about his experiences:

The Falconer: The Sport Of Kings