Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). Rare breeder in mountain districts, locally also on sea cliffs and in pine forests. Nests on cliff ledges or in crown of trees. Often hunts low along mountainsides or wood edges. Lives mainly on rabbits, hares, grouse and other birds, and carrion. In soaring flight, and more often than not when gliding, the wings are held raised (like a very shallow V).