Max, the Bald Eagle

[Mattis]

The zoo I regularly go to was hosting a special event today, they invited some falconers from the Netherlands who brought some gorgeous birds with them.

Bald Eagle by Mathias Appel, auf Flickr

Bald Eagle by Mathias Appel, auf Flickr

This is Max. Max doesn't like me. I asked his handler if I could pet him and when I did he tried to bite the everloving crap out of me.

 

[tirediron]

#1 is a fantastic shot.

 

[Mattis]

#1 is a fantastic shot.

Thank you!

 

[baturn]

Very nice! Great looking bird.

 

[Mattis]

Very nice! Great looking bird.

Thank you!
He's amazing, it was awesome to be so close to him. And that beak is terrifying, especially when he's actually trying to bite you!