Raptors- "from the least of these to the greatest"
May 31, 2018 14:09:31 #
Not surprising. Scientists use insect genetali in some cases to define species. For we mortals it is moot. I understand an oldsquaw duck is now a long tailed duck. Duh! Actually, that was not science. Change in taxonomy is constant, as it must be.DNA has assured that. Questions lead to answers lead to questions.....,..
May 31, 2018 17:37:06 #
Yes, that's true. I remember reading the info posted about a sea eagle at our local zoo. Said it was the largest of the eagles.
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
In the U.S. they could be the largest. The largest in the world I think is a species of sea eagle. Still, that is quite an experience!
May 31, 2018 18:26:51 #
Matthew Bolland wrote:
For sure. Golden Eagles have a 1200 psi clamp pressure with their talons. Glove is steel mesh reinforced. Interesting what you learn hanging around falconers.
Never knew falconers were under so much pressure.
May 31, 2018 21:53:08 #
Lucky you, Matthew, not only seeing these wonderful birds but being able to hold them! What a good experience!
May 31, 2018 22:01:23 #
Jun 1, 2018 02:45:05 #
What a cool experience and great photos. Can definitely understand the grin. What an honor. Mahalo for sharing.
Jun 1, 2018 09:33:53 #
No problem Bill.
To all: In Mongolia they actually use Golden Eagles to hunt wolves. Here's a link to just one video on YouTube (there are several):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJ_xOY_QD4
If you go to the 9:30 minute mark you can see the hunt begin. Pretty impressive.
To all: In Mongolia they actually use Golden Eagles to hunt wolves. Here's a link to just one video on YouTube (there are several):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJ_xOY_QD4
If you go to the 9:30 minute mark you can see the hunt begin. Pretty impressive.
Jun 1, 2018 15:36:09 #
Jun 2, 2018 09:38:06 #
Jun 2, 2018 23:19:33 #
Me too! I've got an invite for next Fall when my buddy takes his Golden Eagle out to hunt Jack Rabbits.
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