Eagle brings down paraglider over Himalayas

PeterB · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-11, 07:16 PM

Incredible!

Video: Eagle brings down paraglider over Himalayas - Telegraph

aquila 1 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-11-11, 07:28 PM

Wow and double Wow, both were lucky not to be killed, thanks Peter,have you seen re rutland. best regards mac

MIKE THROWER · #3 (**permalink**) 01-11-11, 08:31 PM

Dont believe all thats in the papers Peter, There Valtures, and there is at least 4-6 seen in the video flying together.This idiot has has crossed into there flying space. They circle on thermals to find food and save energy.

Twitcheruth · #4 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 08:45 AM

I saw this video on BBC Breakfast earlier.....both had a very lucky escape!!

aquila 1 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 01:44 PM

I think they must have thought it was a treat to thier nesting area,glad both survived.I know it happend quick but does anyone think they were short toed eagle. best regards mac

Twitcheruth · #6 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by aquila 1

I think they must have thought it was a treat to thier nesting area,glad both survived.I know it happend quick but does anyone think they were short toed eagle. best regards mac

According to the Beeb they were either Griffon or Egyptian Vultures Mac.

aquila 1 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 04:12 PM

Yes you are right I would say griffon Vulture, it was with the headline saying eagle, as Roy said dont take things for granted. best regards mac.

PeterB · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 06:59 PM

Shows how well the papers, even the Telegraph, research their stories.

MIKE THROWER · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-11, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKE THROWER

Dont believe all thats in the papers Peter, There Valtures, and there is at least 4-6 seen in the video flying together.This idiot has has crossed into there flying space. They circle on thermals to find food and save energy.

Did I not say that???