Golden eagle - Aquila chrysaetos

This is a wonderful majestic bird. It was worth the wait in the cold weather in the hide to take pictures of this magnificent bird.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Well, that was nice, just liked it on Twitter hoping you'd post it here, but it already is here. Great!
How long did you have to wait? Posted 5 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy!
  I was 2 days in the hide. There were chances for Golden eagle, White-tailed eagle, Griffon vultures, Wolves, Golden jackals. The first day on Golden jackal appeared just for a short walk around, only for a minute or two and disappeared. In the evening, just before sunset, a Golden Eagle appeared to try on the bait we had set. We had set two types of baits - for eagles and for vultures. The first day the vultures didn't come. We hoped for the next day, but at night we were awakened by growling, screaming and fighting. A pack of about 7-8 wolves pulled away and ate the entire amount of carcass destined for the vultures. We only saw some vague silhouettes. No photo opportunity!!!
  The next morning another Golden eagle visited the place. So finally only two species. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Interesting. I wonder if a camera night trap may be an idea to put near the bait? Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Jivko Nakev
      
      Lion
      
      Yes, such an option is being considered. Also to install two powerful lamps, whose power can be adjusted by a rheostat. They must be switched on at minimum power during the night for a longer period to allow the animals to accustom them and, in case of an action, slowly increase the power until they reach a suitable level for shooting without frightening the animals. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Would be curious about results, there's often so much more wildlife compared to what we actually get to see. Posted 5 years ago

Mark Ridgway

Lion

Superb work Jivko. Posted 5 years ago
1. Jivko Nakev
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Mark! Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Nice find and a great shot Jivko Posted 5 years ago

The Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. Once widespread across the Holarctic, it has disappeared from many of the more heavily populated areas.

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Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey

Species identified by Jivko Nakev