92 : Greater Spotted Eagle

Greater Spotted Eagle - Aquila clanger

After a good check of the plumage I think this long range shot is a juvenile Greater Spotted Eagle. The picture was taken at Rhas Khor this afternnoon. There were perhaps four or five of these impressive birds gathered. They overwinter because of the easy supply of food - in this case our beloved Dubai flamingoes !

These birds normally associate themselves with water, marshes etc. 5 minutes drive from the Dubai Mall - birds the size of doors on tap !!

Greater Spotted Eagle, Aquila clanger
Rhas Al Khor, Dubai, UAE
24 April 2012