In the late 1960's and early 1970's I enjoyed some excellent sport with a male adult Golden Eagle called "Ivan".

A extraordinary close bond developed between us which became the foundation for my continued love of Golden Eagles and my quest to breed a future hunting partner.

Read more about Ivan hunting with "A Day on the Hill"

"Ivan" hunted over the rugged sea cliffs and sand dunes of the Channel Islands in the British Isles.

Here is a short clip from deep in my archives of my eagle holding position high above me in rough wind.

Originally shot on super8 and then converted to digital media is part due to the poor quality.

Read more about Ivan flying with "Ivan in the Channel Islands"

After the long incubation of forty two days, the next sixty two hours of agony are condensed as my first eaglet hatches.

Read more about my Golden Eagle breeding attempts with "G'Kar, The Next Generation"

"Maria" my female Golden Eagle and hunting partner of twenty five years enjoys some time in the breeding enclosure rearing her son "G'Kar".

Read about this wonderfull Golden Eagle with
"Call of the Wind."
"They Call the Wind Maria."

also
"The Golden Eagle - its place in British Falconry."

The following link is from YouTube and was posted by avci1965.

The wolf hunting looks to be a set up shot, but having said that it is well filmed and the berkut is a skilled and tough hunter.

The second part of the film seems to be of wild eagles, but even if it is a set up with trained eagles, it is an incredible piece of filming and really shows the power of a Golden Eagle.