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07.10.2013
Scott Barrett and the Eagle


http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1821444/hang-glider-flies-with-eagle/?cs=391


You'll find a slide show there.



Scott says:


"I’d been taking pictures of a young wedge-tailed eagle that was
flying with me," Mr. Barrett said. "Then all of a sudden, whack, he flew into
my wingtip."


"You could feel the whole thing shake and it was a bit of a shock; he certainly
didn’t miss."


Despite the majestic bird’s powerful talons ripping a part of his glider, the
damage thankfully wasn’t enough to force an emergency landing.


Mr. Barrett continued on his way and decided to make friends with his attacker,
who accompanied him on his way to reaching 6000 feet.


"I’m no match for a wedge-tailed eagle," he said.


"But he settled down as soon as he realised I wasn’t there to steal his
rabbits."


"They’re usually very placid, intelligent and can be very affectionate to each
other. In the spring they just get a bit temperamental."



http://OzReport.com/1381147155
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