source For about twenty minutes today I stood and watched a pair of Tasmanian Wedged Tailed Eagles play and hunt over our pastures and forest. I’ve been lucky and privileged to be able to do this regularly since we moved here over six years ago. I’ve seen up to five Wedgies at once catching the updrafts on the steep slopes of our farm, playing, but also watching for a stray wallaby or rabbit. I’ve been close by when they swoop on their prey and come within several metres of where I am standing. The sound of the wind rushing over their wings has to be heard to be believed. I’ve observed their keen focus from a tree limb, watching me intently while I drive a tractor, work the sheep with the dogs or just walk in the pastures, hoping that I’ll flush a quick and tasty meal out of the grass for them. I’ve even witnessed them arrive within minutes of gunfire or the dogs barking knowing that a free and effortless feed is afoot. I will even place dead lambs or sheep...
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