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Golden eagle in the Saratov steppes
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Golden eagle in the Saratov steppes (Aquila chrysaetos)

  • Gleb Berloff
Observing kites, I noticed this large bird soaring in the distance. The look was very brief- I was on a ship, but managed to photograph it. From the image and its huge size, protruding head, colouration and colour of neck feathers, I identified it as a golden eagle. This bird is very rare in Russia
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Habitat
Steppe
Location
Saratov oblast, Russia
Date taken
30/06/19
Scientific name
Aquila chrysaetos
Equipment used
Sony DSC-H400
delia todd
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What a great spot for you Gleb.

You've sure got pictures of two magnificent species here today. Very well done laddie.
 
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Thank you. I so very nearly missed this eagle, honestly, I was so close to mailing it off as a kite...
 

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