Bald Eagle (US Emblem) Found Dead In Motherland

[cronus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-36038262

England's only resident golden eagle 'feared dead'

England's only resident golden eagle is feared to have died, wildlife chiefs have said.

The bird, which occupied a site at Riggindale Valley, near Haweswater in the Lake District, has not been seen since before the turn of the year.
He was believed to have been about 20 years old and had been without a mate for around a decade.

An RSPB spokesman said it was "incredibly sad" and added there was "a real sense of loss" among colleagues.

Haweswater site manager Lee Schofield said: "By this time of year you would have expected to have seen him on display to attract a mate.
"As the last golden eagle in England, it's an element of wildness that has gone.

"There's no real way of knowing for sure. It's a single bird in a huge landscape and he was of an age we couldn't rule out death by natural causes."
"We've not given up hope," Mr Schofield added. "It may be that he has found an alternative food source."

In previous years the bird had been seen "sky dancing" - a series of dives and rises intended to attract a female partner.

(continued, knew there was something when the Russians buzzed that destroyer and they didn't take a pot shot....)

[mistermack]

I read the story rather differently.

Golden Eagle ( not a bald eagle, a very different bird ), not found dead.
I fact not seen at all.

It's a bit like " man who's not prime minister doesn't resign ".

Read all about it !

[laklak]

I'm not saying he was abducted by aliens, but aliens.

[Strontium Dog]

I blame foreign eagles coming here and stealing our rabbits.

[mistermack]

I blame foreign eagles coming here and stealing our rabbits.

Let them take em. Fucking rabbits are immigrants anyway.
They are no loss.

Hare today, gone tomorrow.

[pErvinalia]

they're different birds, Scump. This is even more random than usual. You ok?

[cronus]

they're different birds, Scump. This is even more random than usual. You ok?

No, infinitely bored. You?

[rainbow]

I blame foreign eagles coming here and stealing our rabbits.

[Strontium Dog]

I blame foreign eagles coming here and stealing our rabbits.

Let them take em. Fucking rabbits are immigrants anyway.
They are no loss.

Hare today, gone tomorrow.

Rabbits make wonderful pets, however. As sociable as dogs and as smart as cats, and more closely related to people than either. Here's to our tastiest fluffiest pals

[pErvinalia]

Koreans beg to differ...