The Martial Eagle is the largest eagle in Africa. Fully grown it has a wingspan of up to 260cm and can weigh over 6 kgs – January 2013
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The Martial Eagle is the largest eagle in Africa. Fully grown it has a wingspan of up to 260cm and can weigh over 6 kgs – January 2013
Rory Alexander Photography 
It looks like B-52 on takeoff.
It does indeed, slightly more agile though.
He’s got this look in his eyes – you don’t wanna cross this gentleman! 🙂 I wonder how long does it take for you to get a shot like that (I mean, getting to a place and waiting for the actual animal to show up etc.). Must be a thrill to be finally able to get such a result!
Indeed, eyes on the prize 🙂 As for how long, well I got this shot on our ninth and final day in the park. When you get to know their behaviour you can predict when they’ll move so was very excited when I could see he was about to fly and had my camera ready and set up.
What an incredible photo! Thank you so much for sharing it. I hope you don’t mind that I downloaded this image to my computer so I look at this magnificent creature now and then. If you’d prefer I delete it, please email me and I will do so.
Hi Kathleen, I’m glad you liked it so much and I don’t mind at all. Enjoy looking at it and share my website with all your friends who you think will enjoy my photography 🙂