photographs by Douglas Herr
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)

Golden Eagle Copyright (C) 1990 Douglas Herr


Biology

The Golden Eagle typically lives in mountainous or hilly terrain, and also in valleys and plains during migration in western North America. This eagle is uncommon in the eastern part of the continent. Typical prey is jackrabbits and large rodents, but they are also known to eat carrion.


Photographic notes

Camera: Leicaflex SL
Lens: Leitz 400mm f/6.8 Telyt-R
Film: Kodachrome 64
Exposure: not recorded
Support: shoulder stock
Date: 1990
Location: Sunol California


Text and photograph Copyright (C) 1990 - 2006 Douglas Herr
last updated 20 September 2006