2024-01-09 19:00:03
“Even a knowledgeable ornithologist who is used to observing birds of prey is impressed”. Sébastien Pierret is the curator of the Aquascope in Virelles and his enthusiasm says a lot. “The White-tailed Pigargue or Fish Eagle is wild nature. We can compare it to the wolf or the lynx. It’s impressive to see this viking land and see the panic it causes in the sky”. The American cousin of the raptor, the bald eagle is nothing other than the emblem of the United States! That’s how impressive the bird is!
An eagle has settled in Virelles and in the Chimacian region since the beginning of the year. “It is an animal that had disappeared from our regions for decadesexplains Sébastien Pierret. We have seen it reappear periodically for several years and it is an excellent signal. He is a fisherman. It feeds on fish, but can also attack ducks. We also observed it not far from here, near the Roly pond..
According to the observations of Aquascope ornithologists, the impressive bird of prey is wearing a ring of Finnish origin. The bird would be a young male, perhaps looking for a territory and a mate. And why not a place to settle down permanently.
Since the announcement of its presence, amateur ornithologists have flocked to Virelles, hoping to catch a glimpse of this “monster” of the air.
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