Found on the Indian Peninsula. Often imported in to the UK in the 60/70’s but rarely so now. This bird was mounted in 1982 and originated from a very famous raptor centre.
Large Eagle, native to Asia, its name in reference to the naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson, who collected one himself in the Himalayas.
Found in raptor display collections in the 60/70’s, this bird had been used for hunting by its owner before it died of natural causes.
Breeds in Sub Saharan Africa, a large Eagle. Frequently imported over decades to the UK and Europe, it is now bred here with regularity, this bird originating from a well known display and breeding centre.
The best known Bird of Prey in the world and the most widely distributed species of Eagle. In the UK, found mainly in Scotland and Northern England. However, they are widely bred in Europe and the UK for hunting.
This bird died of natural causes.
The most famous Eagle in the world.
Goldie was a male golden eagle who lived at London Zoo, England, during the 1960s. On 28 February 1965, Goldie managed to escape from his cage while it was being cleaned, fleeing to nearby Regent’s Park and the surrounding areas. He managed to avoid being recaptured for a period of 12 days.
His escape caused a nationwide sensation, with large crowds gathering to watch the bird’s keepers attempts to catch him. The zoo also received thousands of phone calls and letters from the concerned British public, and traffic jams formed in roads around the park, as drivers watched Goldie in flight.
Goldie’s escape was covered by BBC television, and he was even mentioned during a debate in the House of Commons. While free, Goldie attacked two terrier dogs in the park and killed and ate a duck in the garden of the official residence of the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Goldie was finally caught on 11 March. Goldie escaped once again, between the 15 and 19 December 1965.
On 8 March 1985, Goldie was sent to the Falconry Centre in Newent, and died of cancer around a year later.
The White Tailed Sea Eagle is a very large species of Sea Eagle widely distributed across Eurasia.
This bird was from a zoo in Norfolk along with its mate. It died in captivity.
Originates from Malaya, Sumatra, Borneo and Singapore. A medium sized raptor, quite small compared to others. Found in European zoos and raptor centres and used for public display. They are rarely used in falconry.
Died of natural causes.
Often called the Snake Eagle, this species is found all through Europe and into Asia. Within the last seven decades, they have found their way into European and UK display collections, but are rarely seen in the 2020’s.
This bird originated from a well known Bird of Prey Centre.
A large eagle, that breeds in Sub Saharan Africa. Frequently imported over decades to the UK and Europe, and is now bred here with regularity.
This bird originates from a well known display and breeding centre.
This bird is of the Spanish Iberian Western variety of Imperial Eagles, which is considered a sub species to the Eastern variety. Slightly smaller than the Golden Eagle.
This bird was used by a famous falconer and died in his care, aged about 28.
Found in North America, Canada, Alaska as a species paired with the White Tailed Sea Eagle. They are massive scavengers, often seen in flocks and have been widely imported into the UK, for use in display collections.
This bird originates from a famous wildlife raptor centre.
Also called a Black Chested Buzzard Eagle or a Grey Buzzard Eagle, these have become very popular within the last decade for falconry purposes and bred here in the UK. From a raptor display centre.
Also called an African Fish Eagle. Found throughout sub Saharan Africa and is the National Bird of Zambia and Namibia.
Frequently found in display collections, this bird originating from a well known one.
A very large Eagle, native to sub Saharan Africa. Has feathering over its tarsus and will kill anything. Bred now in captivity in the UK.
Died of natural causes.
A very large Eagle from sub Saharan Africa. Strikingly plumaged. Now bred in the UK for hunting purposes... this bird came from such an operation.
Died of natural causes.
A large eagle that breeds in sub Saharan Africa. Frequently imported over decades to the UK and Europe, it is now bred here with regularity.
This bird originating from a well known display and breeding centre.
A large white diurnal Eagle, resident from India through to Australia. It's diet consists of 50% fish and 50% animals and birds. Revered by indigenous people in Australia, many have found their way into public collections in Europe and the UK for display and flying demonstrations.
This bird died at a well known UK centre.
A large African snake eating Eagle, rarely seen in Europe's zoos or bird of prey display centres, as they are not used for falconry.
Died of natural causes at a well known UK establishment.
A large bird of prey, primarily covering the whole of Eastern Europe, Asia and Russia, into the furthest reaches east.
Many sub species, often confused with Spotted Eagles. Used in Europe and the UK for hunting in falconry, as was this bird.
Died of natural causes.
Also called a Black Eagle. Primarily of African origin, but also found on the Arabian peninsula. The hyrax makes up 90% of the Verreaux Eagle's diet.
Often found in breeding establishments in Europe and the UK. Likewise this bird originating from a well known UK centre.
A medium sized Eagle, endemic to Africa and the national Emblem of Zimbabwe.
Bateleur is French for ‘street performer’ and despite being unadapted for falconry, are often found in UK display teams at raptor centres, as was this specimen.
A large bird of prey native to Asia, from the Himalayan Mountains to Japan and the Russian Far East.
Imported into the UK sporadically over the last 8 decades, some are found in breeding establishments or used for display and flying demonstrations in UK, as with this bird.
Died of natural causes.
A large a stunningly beautiful Eagle from the tropical Americas. Will take prey three times it's own weight. A raised crest indicates the bird is excited or curious about something.
This bird was bred in the UK by a well known falconer.
A very large Eagle commemorating Italian ornithologist Andrea Bonelli, who discovered the Eagle in Sardinia.
A sub species (very similar) of the African Hawk Eagle, Bonelli's eagles are found all throughout Arabia and Europe but not in the UK, except for imported birds used for falconry and breeding quite extensively.
A large bird of prey, primarily covering the whole of Eastern Europe, Asia and Russia, into the furthest reaches east. It has many sub species and is often confused with Spotted Eagles.
Used in Europe and the UK for hunting in falconry, as was this bird.
The Golden Eagle is the best known bird of prey in the world and the most widely distributed species of Eagle. In the UK, it is found mainly in Scotland and Northern England. However, they are widely bred in Europe and the UK for hunting.
This bird was owned by a well known falconer in the UK and featured in the book ‘Where Eagles Hare’.
A very large Eagle commemorating Italian ornithologist Andrea Bonelli who discovered the Eagle in Sardinia.
A sub species (very similar) to the African Hawk Eagle, Bonelli's Eagles are found all throughout Arabia and Europe, but not in the UK, except for imported birds used for falconry and breeding quite extensively.
Also called a Black Eagle, the Verreaux Eagle is primarily of African origin, but is also found on the Arabian Peninsula.
The hyrax makes up 90% of the Verreaux Eagle diet. Often found in breeding establishments in Europe and the UK.
This bird originated from a well known UK centre.
An ultra rare specimen of the melanistic phase of the Crested or Changeable Hawk Eagle. Breeding from South Asia in India and Sri Lanka, and across Asia to the Philippines.
Imported sporadically into the UK for decades, and mainly used for demonstrations, as was this bird.
A very large Eagle, commemorating the Italian ornithologist Andrea Bonelli, who discovered the species in Sardinia. A sub species (very similar) to the African Hawk Eagle, Bonelli's Eagles are found all throughout Arabia and Europe but not in the UK, except for imported birds used for falconry and breeding. This is a fully adult specimen.
