Well, I have been reading all of these messages on eagles and their avian
prey. I am sure all these have happened over a course of time.... (meaning,
one person sees the attack on a bird, then a few hours later or a few days,
weeks and or months later. Not one after the other like avian prey was all
they eat) Golden Eagles seem the ones to be the birds to take the BIG ones
like geese and stuff
(RARELY!). This odd event most likely occurs when there is a shortage a prey
(Fish) or taking the upper-hand and attacking injured or sick birds. Even
though we have plenty of fish, Bald Eagles still remain mostly a fish eater.
Up in Alaska, they may not witness all of these wonderful sights like we do
(more wilderness to hunt fish). If they have had many successes in hunting
avian prey during their life, then they sure will try it again. Its just
like the African Fish Eagles of Africa. They eat mostly fish, but some will
establish hunting territory near a lake where thousands of flamingos roost,
nest and feed. Doesn't mean they are like an accipiter. Well I have said my
part, fill free to correct me on anything, keep on birdin'!!

-Blake
Stanwood, WA
bswallow25 at hotmail.com
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