Martial Eagle Wood Print

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The Martial eagle (polemaetus bellicosus) is the largest of the African eagle species found in open plains, savannah and semi desert habitat in sub-Saharan Africa. These very powerful majestic birds weigh up to 14 pounds (6.5 kg.) with a wingspan of over 2 metres. Birds as large as the European Stork make up part of their diet. Small mammals like the Hyrax and small antelopes are also hunted by the Martial Eagle. The eagle in this image was photographed in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...