Bald Eagles: The Ultimate Raptors
By Stan Tekiela
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Enter the World of the Eagle with Stan’s Amazing Photography
If you’ve ever seen an eagle fly gracefully over an unbroken forest or watched it snatch a fish from the surface of a crystal-clear lake, you probably experienced a feeling of inspiration. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that eagles are the most majestic of birds. He spent years studying bald eagles, noting their behaviors and capturing them in photographs. Stan’s research spanned major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping.
The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing raptors in Bald Eagles. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the birds of prey in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the eagles’ lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.
“My sentiment for this bird of prey runs deep,” says Stan. “I’m sure you feel the same. Because of this widespread affection toward our national symbol, I am confident the future of the eagle will stay as bright as our nation and as wonderful as the people who care for this bird.”
Unmatched by any other book on the market, Bald Eagles is a must-have for bird watchers, raptor enthusiasts, and nature lovers.
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Bald Eagles - Stan Tekiela
The majesty of eagles
If you’ve ever seen an eagle fly gracefully over an unbroken forest or watched it snatch a fish from the surface of a crystal-clear lake, you probably experienced the same inspirational feeling that has touched people throughout the ages. From ancient days to current times, the eagle has been greatly admired. It has also played an important role in the history of many cultures.
A symbol through the ages
Greek and Roman legends claim that only the eagle had enough speed of flight and strength in its talons to snatch thunderbolts away from their god kings (Zeus and Jupiter, respectively). With stories like these adding to its image, the eagle became synonymous with power, skill and cunning in many cultures.
An eagle was used in ancient Egypt to symbolize the goddess Nekhbet, who was the eagle deity. She was considered the protector of the Pharaoh by spreading her wings.
The eagle that influenced the history of these nations, however, was not the Bald Eagle. Ancient cultures and Europeans were familiar only with the Golden Eagle and several other eagle species found throughout the world. Unknown to Asia, Africa, Europe and the rest of the Old World, the Bald Eagle is native solely to North America.
American Indian mythology
It’s no surprise that in the past, American Indians had seen the beauty of the Bald Eagle and chose it for their symbols, often carving its image into totems. Many tribes adopted it as a symbol of honor, achievement, leadership and bravery.
Comanche Indians tell a creation story about a chief’s young son who died. After the father offered prayers, the boy came back to life as a large and powerful bird—the first eagle. The Comanche eagle dance celebrates this colorful legend.
In other American Indian cultures, the Bald Eagle serves as an intermediary between the Creator and the people. Pawnee Indians saw the Bald Eagle as a symbol of fertility because eaglets, in their large nests high off the ground, were safe and well protected from intruders and were thriving.
Eagle feathers remain highly revered in American Indian culture today. Regarded as holy objects, they are used in many American Indian religious ceremonies.
It is important to note that strict federal and state laws prohibit the owning, selling or trading of any Bald Eagle feathers or body parts. Please be informed of laws and be respectful of eagles, reporting abuses you witness to the proper authorities.
The eagle in US history
We have our own modern history with the Bald Eagle. The United States first adopted the Bald Eagle as its national symbol in 1782, depicting it on the Great Seal of America.
Many of our founding fathers revered the Bald Eagle. Thomas Jefferson said the eagle was a free spirit, high soaring and courageous.
The same did not apply to Benjamin Franklin, who wrote, I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country. He is a bird of bad moral character.
Interestingly, famed naturalist John James Audubon did not like the Bald Eagle either. He wrote, They exhibit a great degree of cowardice. Suffer me, kind reader, to say how much I grieve that it should have been selected as the emblem of my country.
However, on a trip up the Mississippi River in 1814, Audubon, apparently unfamiliar with the dark plumage of the juvenile Bald Eagle, misidentified one. Thinking he had discovered a new eagle species, he named it Washington Sea Eagle in honor of George Washington, describing it the mightiest of the feathered tribe.
Audubon clearly liked this new bird, but not the