wildlightphoto Posted October 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sullivan is a Golden Eagle who can no longer fly well due to an amputated wing tip resulting from a presumed collision with a fence in Monterey County California. He is responding well to training as an education bird at the UC Davis California Raptor Center (CRC). He's generally very calm and he's tethered to his handler's glove but it's clear when a small child walks past that he's still a hunter. Technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO-Telyt-R, shoulder stock & monopod. All comments welcome. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Hi wildlightphoto, Take a look here Sullivan the Hunter. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted October 23, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 23, 2012 Doug - Lovlely shot, good narrative. Does Sally work withthis bird? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted October 23, 2012 I didn't see Sallie last weekend so I don't know if she works with Sullivan. I've only seen the biggest fit men handling him. Respect is the key to working safely with the largest raptors, and even then incidents requiring emergency treatment will sometimes happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iduna Posted October 23, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 23, 2012 Doug, superb portrait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted October 23, 2012 I'd like to mention that some of my friends who work with raptors more than I do have commented that my description of this behavior might cause some people to react out of fear and shoot eagles on sight. I share this concern. There have been no documented cases of Golden Eagles attacking small children. I chose to mention this behavior as a reminder that these powerful raptors should not be treated casually. Sullivan's primary handler has in the past required medical treatment for talon wounds. I've found that as an advocate for wildlife I'm more effective acknowledging rather than denying the potential for injury, and emphasising their critical role in wild ecosystems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted October 23, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 23, 2012 Doug, a very fine & arresting portrait. It's easy to understand why an eagle is a symbol of America. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted October 23, 2012 Share #7 Posted October 23, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Doug, A wonderful shot. What intense eyes he has. Thanks for the narratives. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted October 29, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2012 Doug, I so admire your work. The ferocity of the bird comes through in grand style here. Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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