A pair of magnificent Golden Eagles photographed in the region of Extremadura in Spain. Extremadura is situated north and inland from Andalucia and east of the border with Portugal. The Golden Eagle is a bird of prey living in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. They use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and large, sharp talons to hunt a variety of prey, mainly hares, rabbits, and marmots and other ground squirrels. They maintain home ranges or territories that may be as large as 200 km2 (77 sq mi). They build large nests in cliffs and other high places to which they may return for several breeding years. Most breeding activities take place in the spring; they are monogamous and may remain together for several years or possibly for life.
The male
The female
Golden Eagle watches a fly-by by a Black Kite
