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Nigel, Golden Eagle |
Updated 8/8/2021 10:01:48 AM |
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![]() Golden Eagles are part of the Accipitridae family in the order Falconiformes. Click here to learn more...
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![]() Nigel's companion for 19 years, Max the Golden Eagle was severely injured by a wild coyote (we guess) and had to be euthanized in 2018, tragic. His roommate is Sonny the Bald Eagle, not exactly pals, and the boys enjoy a 30 x 40 foot enclosure near the Bitterroot River. They take cover in a large shelter in really rough weather, but usually survey the scene from tall horizontal perches. Curiously, they alert us by calling when wild Golden Eagles fly overhead, and ignore the many Bald Eagles that cruise the river. Nigel is fairly mellow and he dines on ground squirrels, chickens, game meat and lab rats. With his calm demeanor and regal presence, he has been an excellent ambassador raptor, and impressive bird to see up close.
Nigel is named for a favorite driver in Formula One race cars, Nigel Mansell, and for a favorite song by the band XTC, "We're Only Making Plans For Nigel." Here he is "appearing" on Montana Public Radio, Pea Green Boat Childrens' programming with host Annie Garde (through the glass.)
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