First kill for a golden eagle

BTR · December 19, 2000, 08:23 PM

This afternoon I was at the raptor rehab center where I volunteer, and they started training a captive-bred golden eagle, "Nova," to hunt. They will release him, if possible. He's still not the best flyer in the world, but he grabbed the rabbit on his first pass. The rabbit only squealed for a couple of seconds, but I was disturbed to see it was still alive a couple of minutes later, and the falconer finished it off. Nature is harsh, indeed. Nova enjoyed the meal, though he's going to have to learn to eat properly, he didn't really know how to tear into it at first.

**Rich Lucibella** · December 20, 2000, 09:46 AM

That's a sight worth seeing.
Rich

Caeca Invidia Es · December 20, 2000, 10:14 AM

I think it is neat to watch the Falcons around my apartment catching pigeons

Al Thompson · December 20, 2000, 12:19 PM

Caeca Invidia Es - you live in Atlanta?

Giz

Caeca Invidia Es · December 20, 2000, 01:05 PM

Naw, we just stole their idea

iso1 · December 21, 2000, 04:42 AM

Hey, I can send a video of my eight month old son eating....that should give the bird a good idea of how to do it!

**Bud Helms** · December 21, 2000, 06:30 AM

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... a video of my eight month old son eating....that should give the bird a good idea of how to do it!

... now that's funny!

December 20, 2000, 10:14 AM	#3
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	I think it is neat to watch the Falcons around my apartment catching pigeons __________________ MOLON LABE! I don't approve of political jokes, I've seen too many of them get elected.

December 19, 2000, 08:23 PM	#1
BTR Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 1999 Posts: 570	This afternoon I was at the raptor rehab center where I volunteer, and they started training a captive-bred golden eagle, "Nova," to hunt. They will release him, if possible. He's still not the best flyer in the world, but he grabbed the rabbit on his first pass. The rabbit only squealed for a couple of seconds, but I was disturbed to see it was still alive a couple of minutes later, and the falconer finished it off. Nature is harsh, indeed. Nova enjoyed the meal, though he's going to have to learn to eat properly, he didn't really know how to tear into it at first.

December 20, 2000, 09:46 AM	#2
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	That's a sight worth seeing. Rich

December 20, 2000, 12:19 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	Caeca Invidia Es - you live in Atlanta? Giz

December 20, 2000, 01:05 PM	#5
Caeca Invidia Es Staff Alumnus Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 834	Naw, we just stole their idea

December 21, 2000, 04:42 AM	#6
iso1 Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2000 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 573	Hey, I can send a video of my eight month old son eating....that should give the bird a good idea of how to do it!