Hi Steemers here a tip for those, the gentlemen of the air gladly at close.

in #nature8 years ago (edited)

Every year in the spring it attracts me Saxon Eagle and Falcon Court at the castle Augustusburg.
http://www.falkenhof-augustusburg.de/
It is impressive to experience the wonderful animals from the vicinity.
The power and endurance with which these animals are chasing is wonderful.
You move with a lightness and grace through the air of the same.

The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes. Immature eagles of this species typically have white on the tail and often have white markings on the wings. Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagle

Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and massive, sharp talons to snatch up a variety of prey (mainly hares, rabbits, marmots and other ground squirrels) Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagle

White-tailed eagle are also known as eagle of the rain, sea grey eagle, erne, gray eagle, and white-tailed sea-eagle — is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which includes other raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers. It is considered a close cousin of the bald eagle and occupies the same ecological niche, but in Eurasia. Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-tailed_eagle

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes about 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl. Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl

Golden eagles maintain home ranges or territories that may be as large as 200 km2 (77 sq mi). They build large nests in high places (mainly cliffs) to which they may return for several breeding years. Most breeding activities take place in the spring; they are monogamous and may remain together for several years or possibly for life. Females lay up to four eggs, and then incubate them for six weeks. Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_eagle

This large eagle breeds in northern Europe and northern Asia. The largest population in Europe is found along the coast of Norway. The population in 2008 stood at 9,000–11,000 pairs. Text taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-tailed_eagle

For all those who would like to look at your next visit to East Germany
http://www.falkenhof-augustusburg.de/

Photos by @HomeArtPictures and my wife https://niume.com/profile/100431#!/posts

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Tamron 70-300 mm Macro 1:2, Sigma 150-500mm

Amazing bird, beautiful photos :)

thanks ourlifestory

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