Wedge-tailed Eagle

A very large eagle. It is estimated that there are only about 80 pairs left in Tasmania. Many are shot or hit by cars. Wildlife parks care for many that can no longer fly as a result of injury. They sometimes land in our paddocks or on our fence posts. I never seem to have my camera then!


A very large eagle. It is estimated that there are only about 80 pairs left in Tasmania. Many are shot or hit by cars. Wildlife parks care for many that can no longer fly as a result of injury. They sometimes land in our paddocks or on our fence posts. I never seem to have my camera then!
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Dottie R  From Cleveland, OH suburb
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I can definitely see why they're called Wedge tailed!
12/Jan/13 2:29 PM
   Heidi  From Magnolia, KY    Supporting Member
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Very impressive photo!
15/Jan/13 2:46 PM
   Judy  From Bendigo    Supporting Member
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Many are hit by cars because road-kill has almost become their staple diet. They can be busy devouring their 'prey' and are unable to judge the speed of an approaching vehicle. Slow down to get a photo of them, though, and they take off very quickly!
15/Jan/13 3:06 PM
   Kate  From Sydney    Supporting Member
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Wow!
I've got a few photos of them at my daughter's place, but they're too high in the sky to see properly!!
She has guinea fowl to warn her of approaching Wedge-tails or foxes. So far her fowls & ducks are safe, although her neighbours have not been so lucky (no guinea fowl!)
27/Mar/13 11:09 AM
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