Even eagles can crash land at the airport

[Thunderface]

This happened in my hometown...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/...-airport_n_3272878.html?animals#slide=2448652

 

[chazmo]

I thought they dive-bombed during mating, but this was described as a fight.

Really wild, T-face! Bald Eagles are a very rare sight here in my neck of the woods.

 

[mbuc]

Hehe, none of them wanted to chicken out until they hit the ground. Reminds me of James Dean.

 

[Thunderface]

The one looking at the camera looks just pissed. I'm guessing he's the one who escaped from the back of the truck on the way to the wildlife rescue place.

 

[rampside]

I think those boys were probably a little edgy after the long trip north only to find they had to endure an extra six weeks of nasty winter. I know the feeling!:evil:

 

[adorshki]

The one looking at the camera looks just pissed. I'm guessing he's the one who escaped from the back of the truck on the way to the wildlife rescue place.

That's hilarious, but now I'm wondering if it really might have been a territory fight?
Don't know if they do that, but I bet Joe would.
Joe?

 

[West R Lee]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgF6UJ5UgUs

West

 

[killdeer43]

Eagles will lock talons not only during courtship rituals but also during combat.
Of course, as they cartwheel downward, the trick is knowing when to disengage!

Mysterious forces at work here,
Joe

 

[mbuc]

Here is a nice clip that shows such a fight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUV81ukrsHc

 

[SFIV1967]

That clip looks scary how they spin mid air and crash into the woods!
Ralf